Knorr, Sauce Mix, Parma Rosa
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
048001703650
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size8 g
Amount per serving
Calories
30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 280mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
17 listed · 5 flagged for reviewTOMATO POWDER, PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, SUGAR, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, WHEY, PARSLEY*, NATURAL FLAVOR, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN AND ANNATTO EXTRACT, SOY LECITHIN.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Knorr, Sauce Mix, Parma Rosa scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 45% of the 9,519 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 Knorr, Sauce Mix, Parma Rosa'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: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: High Oleic Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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