Royal Mix

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Royal Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Caramel Color Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Fish Extract (Bonito Extract, Mirin (Rice, Alcohol, Enzyme, Water), Water, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Bonito Powder Sugar, Xanthan Gum, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate)): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 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 Royal Mix'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Glucose Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.