Meal Starters
The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including artificial colors, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Nutrient Alerts
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
19 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWATER, LEMON JUICE, SOY SAUCE [WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT, ALCOHOL [TO RETAIN FRESHNESS]], BEEF STOCK [VEAL STOCK, VEAL BONES, WATER], BEEF STOCK, MIREPOIX STOCK [MADE OF CARROT, CELERY, AND ONION STOCKS], RED WINE, TOMATO PASTE, GELATIN, SALT, CARROT STOCK, CELERY STOCK, CANOLA OIL, FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, SAMBAL [RED CHILE PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SUGAR, GARLIC, SALT, AND NATURAL FLAVOR], ROASTED GARLIC [WITH CANOLA OIL], LEMON PEEL, BLACK PEPPER, RED PEPPER FLAKES.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Meal Starters' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Processed MeatsStrong UPF marker
In this product: Gelatin.
Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Red Wine.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil, Roasted Garlic [With Canola Oil].
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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