Ham & Cheese Wraps with Applesauce

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Ham & Cheese Wraps with Applesauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Natamycin (Mold Inhibitor), +1 more): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Monoglycerides, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Powdered Cellulose And Potato Starch (Anti-Caking), Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Sandwiches & Wraps, this product is more processed than about 15% of the 1,978 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Ham & Cheese Wraps with Applesauce's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavor, Monosodium Glutamate.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Extra Lean Sliced Chopped Honey Ham Water Added: Ham Cured With Water, Honey, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Ranch Sauce: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Of: Baking Powder (Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Sodium Aluminum Sulfate, Calcium Sulfate, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Propionate.

Natural sources but industrial application.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Fumaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phosphoric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Lactate, Granular And Romano Cheese [ (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Water, Salt, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate], and 1 more.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.