Hand Rubbed Basil Pesto Chicken Breast

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Hand Rubbed Basil Pesto Chicken Breast scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Within Deli Meats, this product is more processed than about 46% of the 4,591 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 Hand Rubbed Basil Pesto Chicken Breast'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.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Lemon Juice Powder (Corn Syrup, Lemon Juice Solids).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium And Sodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Propionate. Rubbed With Flavorings.

Natural sources but industrial application.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.