Sesame Ginger with Mandarin Orange Juice
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
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Ingredients
21 listed · 7 flagged for reviewHIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MANDARIN ORANGE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT AND SALT), WATER, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SESAME OIL, CARAMEL COLOR, SESAME SEEDS, NATURAL SESAME FLAVOR, GINGER, DRIED GARLIC, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, CHILI PEPPER, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, AMMONIUM BISULFITE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Sesame Ginger with Mandarin Orange Juice 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.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Sesame Ginger with Mandarin Orange Juice'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sesame Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Ammonium Bisulfite.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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