Lean Cuisine, Thai-Style Chicken Spring Rolls

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Lean Cuisine, Thai-Style Chicken Spring Rolls scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Methyl Cellulose): 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 Lean Cuisine, Thai-Style Chicken Spring Rolls' 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: Red Curry Paste (Chili, Garlic, Shallot, Salt, Lemongrass, Spices, Sugar, Galangal), 2% Or Less Of Sugar, Coconut Milk Flavor (Maltodextrin, Triglycerides, Sugar, Salt, Natural Flavors).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Chloride.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt. Wrapper: Water, Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.