Shrimp Scampi, Garlic Butter
The processing score reflects 41 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
32 listed · 10 flagged for reviewSHRIMP, WATER, CORN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN , POTATO, TAPIOCA), LESS THAN 2% OF: MALTODEXTRIN, CORN SYRUP, SOLIDS, GELATIN, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM CASEINATE, SUGAR, WHEY, NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICES, SOY LECITHIN, BUTTER (CREAM, FLAVOR), ONION POWDER, DRIED RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPER, LIPOLYZED CREAM, CITRIC ACID, ROMANO CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), XANTHAN GUM, VINEGAR, PARSLEY, GUAR GUM, MALIC ACID, COLORED WITH PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC EXTRACTS, SODIUM DI-, TRI-, POLYPHOSPHATES (TO RETAIN MOISTURE), SODIUM BISULFITE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Shrimp Scampi, Garlic Butter scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch (Corn , Potato, Tapioca)): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Seafood, this product is more processed than about 90% of the 7,747 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 Shrimp Scampi, Garlic Butter'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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Di-.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bisulfite.
Natural sources but industrial application.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Butter vs Margarine comparison.
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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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