S&b, Tasty Brown Stew Sauce

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, S&b, Tasty Brown Stew Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Protein (Fish (Bonito, Sardine, Tuna))): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement 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 S&b, Tasty Brown Stew Sauce'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Edible Oils (Palm Oil, Canola Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Powder (Onion, Chinese Cabbage, Cabbage, Tomato, Celery).

Extracts and powders indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.