Surimi Seafood W/ Soup Base

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Surimi Seafood W/ Soup Base scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Glucose): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Plant Proteins (Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.

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 Surimi Seafood W/ Soup Base'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Shortening (From Palm Oil), Sesame Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Fructose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Oxide Oden Soup : Water.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.