Meatball Sub

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Stabilizers & Gums (Romano Cheese Made From Cow'S Milk [ (Cultured Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Salt, Enzymes). Powdered Cellulose, Potassium Sorbate], Powdered Cellulose (Anti Caking Agent)And Natamycin (Mold Inhibitor)): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Sandwiches & Wraps, this product is more processed than about 15% of the 1,978 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 Meatball Sub'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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Textured Vegetable Protein Product Soy Protein Concentrate, Caramel Color, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Ferrous Sulfate, Cooper Gluconate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate B1 , Pyridoxine Hydrochloride B6 , Riboflavin B2 , Cyanocobalamin B12, Set In Vegetable Oil; Pesto Roll: Enriched Wheat Flour (Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate, Reduced Iron), Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Ascorbic Acid; Tomato Sauce: Vine-Ripened Fresh Tomatoes.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Bread Crumbs (Bleached Wheat Flour, Yeast, Sugar, Salt), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Blend Of Extra Virgin Olive Oil And Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast, Inactive Dried Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Stearoyl Lactate, Calcium Sulfate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Propionate.

Natural sources but industrial application.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Granulated Garlic And Naturally Derived Citric Acid; Mozzarella/Provolone Blend: Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella (Cultured Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.