Kroger, Sweet Cole Slaw

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Other Additives (Sodium Ascorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Prepared Salads, this product is more processed than about 43% of the 1,234 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 Kroger, Sweet Cole Slaw'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, Dressing (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolk, Water, Vinegar. Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavor), Fructose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Carrots. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic And Malic And Citric Acids.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Acid Sulfate, Tricalcium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.