Fiesta Bing

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Other Additives (Filling: Before The Butcher Plant-Based Chorizo (Water, Soy Flour, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Spice Blend [Chili Pepper, Salt, Spices, Red Pepper, Garlic, Rice Concentrate, Rosemary Extract], Soy Protein Concentrate, White Distilled Vinegar, Sea Salt, Xanthan Gum, Cayenne Pepper, Oleoresin Paprika)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 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 Fiesta Bing'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.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegan Cheddar Shreds (Filtered Water, Coconut Oil, Food Starch-Modified [Potato & Corn], Corn Starch, Sea Salt, Cheddar Flavor [Vegan Sources], Olive Extract, Paprika Extract & Beta Carotene [Color], Vitamin B12).

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: Soybean Oil, Oil Blend (Canola, Olive).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.