Green Bean Casserole, Green Bean

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.

Within Frozen Sides, this product is more processed than about 76% of the 851 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 Green Bean Casserole, Green Bean'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: Chicken Broth (Water, Chicken Base [Chicken Broth, Salt, Chicken Fat, Dextrose, Potato Flour, Natural Flavor, Carrot And Onion Juice Concentrates]), Fried Onion Rings (Onions, Palm Oil, Wheat Flour, Salt, Dextrose).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.