Mei Wei, Pudding, Almond
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.
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Ingredients
12 listed · 4 flagged for reviewSUGAR, AGAR-AGAR (SEAWEED EXTRACT), NON-FAT DRY MILK, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE), PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE, SOY LECITHIN, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, CARRAGEENAN.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Mei Wei, Pudding, Almond scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Coconut Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Agar-Agar (Seaweed Extract), Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate (A Milk Derivative)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Mono-And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Puddings & Gelatin, this product is more processed than about 36% of the 1,991 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 Mei Wei, Pudding, Almond'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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Silicoaluminate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dipotassium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
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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