Seafood Lobster Bites

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Seafood Lobster Bites 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.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Methyl Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavoring, Smoke Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement 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 Seafood Lobster Bites' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Medium-Chain Triglycerides.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Imitation Lobster (Fish Protein, Water, Wheat/Corn/Tapioca Starch, Egg Whites, Soybean Oil, Crab Flavor, Natural Crab Extract, Sugar, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Carmine, And Paprika), Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Garnished With: Bread Crumbs (Wheat Flour, Sugar, Caramel Color, Yeast, Salt, Extractives Of Paprika).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Monterey Jack Cheese Product (Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Imitation Monterey Jack Cheese [Water, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Casein (Milk), Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Modified Food Starch, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Sodium Citrate, Kasal, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Calcium Hydroxide, Beta Carotene (Color)]Potato Starch And Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking), Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor)), Creamer (Water, Corn Syrup Solids, Palm Oil, Sodium Caseinate (Milk Derivative), Mono And Diglycerides, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Silicoaluminate, Soy Lecithin), Calcium Disodium Edta, Potassium Chloride.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast, Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.