Lunchables, Extra Cheesy Pizza Lunch Combinations

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Lunchables, Extra Cheesy Pizza Lunch Combinations scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch, Modified Food Starch (Corn)): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate Added As A Preservative): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 6, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.

Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 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 Lunchables, Extra Cheesy Pizza Lunch Combinations' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Glycerin, Mono- & Diglycerides.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Xanthan Gum, With Cellulose Powder To Prevent Caking. Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product - Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Apocarotenal (Color)With Cellulose Powder To Prevent Caking. Artificially Flavored Blue Raspberry & Cherry Candy - Sugar.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzyme. Pizza Sauce - Water, Enzymes.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker

In this product: Milk Protein Concentrate.

Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Mixed Fruit Flavored Juice Drink Blend From Concentrate - Filtered Water; Sugar; Pear, Sugar, Maltodextrin, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Orange Juice Concentrates; Citric Acid; Pineapple And Apple Juice Concentrate; Natural Flavor. Pizza Crust - Wheat Flour (Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour [Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Whole Wheat Flour), Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

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

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt, Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.