Mrs Dash, Marinade, Lemon Pepper

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mrs Dash, Marinade, Lemon Pepper scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Potassium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Modified Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 92% of the 11,127 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 Mrs Dash, Marinade, Lemon Pepper'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: Spice Blend (Dried Onion, Spices, Dried Carrot, Dried Garlic, Orange Peel, Chili Pepper Flakes, Corn Syrup Solids, Lemon Peel, Dried Red Bell Pepper, Lemon Juice, Turmeric (Color), Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Natural Flavor, Lemon Oil, Red Pepper, Spice Extractives, Soy Lecithin), Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.