Jos

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Proteins (Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Pasilla Sauce (Tomato Paste. Dried Pasilla Chili Pepper, Dried Anaheim Chili Pepper, Salt. Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated Garlic. Crushed Red Pepper. Citric Acid)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 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 Jos' 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: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Caseinate (A Milk Derivative). Citric Acid, Disodium Cumulate. Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Yellow 6. Prefered In Vegetable Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.