Soppressata & Fresh Mozzarella

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Soppressata & Fresh Mozzarella scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Industrial Enzymes (Vegetable Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Other Additives (Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Deli Meats, this product is more processed than about 46% 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 Soppressata & Fresh Mozzarella'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Red Wine.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid Starter Culture (May Contain Milk).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.