Imt Lobster Flakes

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Artificial Flavors (Of: Natural And Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Modified Starches (Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
• Plant Proteins (Isolated Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Seafood, this product is more processed than about 90% of the 7,747 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 Imt Lobster Flakes' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Rice Wine (Water, Sugar, Alcohol, Rice, Salt), Sugar, Rice Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.