Jalapeno Krab Dip

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cream Cheese Blend (Pasteurized Milk, Skim Milk And Cream, Palm Oil, Salt, Stabilizers (Guar, Locust Bean And Xanthan Gums)), Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Dips & Salsa, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 6,665 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 Jalapeno Krab Dip'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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Imitation Crab (Fish Protein (Pollock And/Or Whiting), Water, Wheat Starch, Potato Starch, Sugar, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Snow Crabmeat, Tapioca Starch, Sorbitol, Egg Whites, Salt, Artificial Crab Flavors, Potassium Chloride, Carrageenan, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Color Added (Titanium Dioxide, Carmine, Paprika Oleoresin)), Italian Dressing (Soybean Oil, Vinegar (Cider, Distilled), Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Garlic, Spices, Maltodextrin, Onion, Xanthan Gum, Carrots, Red Bell Pepper, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Calcium Disodium Edta Added To Protect Flavor, Annatto, Paprika, Sunflower Oil, Caramel).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Salad Dressing (Water, Soybean Oil, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Modified Food Starch, Corn Syrup, Egg Yolk, Salt, Paprika, Calcium Disodium Edta Added To Protect Flavor).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sorbic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.