Fried Rice

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Other Additives (Kelp Extract (Kelp Extract, Dextrin, Water, Salt, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Flavor Enhancer (Yeast, Yeast Extract)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Frozen Sides, this product is more processed than about 76% of the 851 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 Fried Rice'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Carrots Spinach With Sesame Oil (Spinach, Sesame Oil), Sesame Oil, Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Gochujang Sauce (Water, Sugar, Red Chili Peppers Powder, Fermented Soybean Paste [Water, Soybeans, Rice, Salt, Alcohol], Pear Puree Concentrate, Salt, Salted Sake [Sake {Water, Rice, Koji}, Salt], Contains Less Than 2% Of: Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Yeast Extract, Rice Vinegar, Sesame Oil, Paprika Powder, Corn Starch).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.