Tropical Luau Marinade
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, modified ingredients, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
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Ingredients
18 listed · 6 flagged for reviewHIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, DISTILLED VINEGAR, PINEAPPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE WATER, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, PAPAYA PUREE, TOMATO PASTE, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), MANGO PUREE, HONEY, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH GINGER, GARLIC*, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPERS*, YEAST EXTRACT, ONION*, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, ANNATTO EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Tropical Luau Marinade scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 92% of the 11,127 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 Tropical Luau Marinade'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: Honey.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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