Sesame Asian Salad Kit

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Sesame Asian Salad Kit scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Fresh Produce, this product is more processed than about 90% of the 6,649 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 Sesame Asian Salad Kit'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: Soybean Oil, Sesame Oil, Non-Gmo Canola Oil, Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Steak Sauce (Water, Tomato Paste, Distilled Vinegar, Corn Syrup, Salt, Raisin Paste, Orange Puree, Spices, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Caramel Color, Xanthan Gum).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta (Added To Protect Quality); Wonton Strips: Wheat Flour.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.