Spicy California Roll Wr

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Spicy California Roll Wr scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Sushi Rice (Water, White Rice, Sushi Vinegar (Sugar, Rice Vinegar, Salt, Citric Acid, Kelp Extract (Kelp Extract, Sugar Alcohol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysates, Alcohol, Salt, Xanthan Gum))), Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Prepared Entrees, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 6,999 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 Spicy California Roll Wr'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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Crabstick Fish Protein Alaska Pollock And/Or Pacific Whiting, Msc Certified , Cane Sugar, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Egg White, Contains Less Than 2% Of Natural Flavor Crab Juice , Potassium Chloride, Yeast Extract, Soy Lecithin, Color Added Paprika, Tomato Lycopene.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegan Spicy Mayo Expeller - Pressed Canola Oil, Modified Food Starches, White Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Garlic Puree Garlic, Citric Acid , Lemon Juice Concentrate, Pea Protein, Salt, Spice, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Fruit & Vegetable Juice Color].

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Red Chili Puree (Red Jalapeno Peppers, Citric Acid).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sesame Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.