Michelada Red Beer Mix
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
* 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
15 listed · 7 flagged for reviewTOMATO PUREE, WATER, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, APPLE VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, LIME FLAVOR, SALT, SUGAR, ARBOL PEPPER, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ACETIC ACID, GROUND BLACK PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM NATURAL FLAVOR & EDTA.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Michelada Red Beer Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum Natural Flavor & Edta): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Alcoholic Beverages, this product is more processed than about 68% of the 1,081 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 Michelada Red Beer Mix'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Acetic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
Ketzal for iPhone
Is This One In Your Pantry?
Scan it in Ketzal for both scores and a less processed swap. Free, no account needed.
Scan It Free
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
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.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.
