Cole Slaw

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Cole Slaw scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate (To Retard Spoilage), Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Prepared Salads, this product is more processed than about 43% of the 1,234 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 Cole Slaw'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: Salad Dressing (Soybean Oil, Egg, Water, Egg Yolks [Egg Yolks, Salt], Sugar, White Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Lemon Juice [Lemon Juice Concentrate, Water], Natural And Artificial Flavors [Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Natural Flavors, Tbhq [Antioxidant], Mixed Tocopherols [Antioxidant]In Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil], Flavor [Natural And Artificial Flavors, Vegetable Triglycerides]), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Erythorbic Acid (To Retain Color).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.