Small Plates Apple Chardonnay

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Small Plates Apple Chardonnay scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Grill Flavor (From Sunflower Oil)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Smoke Flavor. Gouda Cheese: Gouda Cheese [ Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Vegetable Color ], Potato Starch And Powdered Cellulose To Prevent Caking , Natamycin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Deli Meats, this product is more processed than about 93% of the 4,591 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 Small Plates Apple Chardonnay'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Evaporated Cane Syrup, Chardonnay Type Flavor (Maltodextrin, Sugar, Natural Flavor).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.