Mangohelada Mango Chamoy, Mango

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellow 5 And #6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate As Preservative): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Frozen Fruit, this product is more processed than about 99% of the 2,974 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 Mangohelada Mango Chamoy, Mango'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: Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Silicon Dioxide.

Common in powdered processed foods.