Meatloaf

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

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

• Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Concentrate [2.7%]): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Within Beef, Pork & Lamb, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 4,915 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 Meatloaf'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: Breadcrumbs (Enriched Bleached Flour [Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Soybean Oil Shortening, Distilled Vinegar, Dextrose, Leavening, Salt, Yeast, Yeast Nutrients, Spice Extractive).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.