Truly Instant Brown Gravy Mix
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
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Ingredients
24 listed · 6 flagged for reviewMODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY (FROM MILK), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, HYDROLYZED PROTEIN (SOY, CORN, WHEAT), BEEF FAT, COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CARAMEL COLOR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, BEET POWDER, LARD, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, SODIUM CASEINATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, BEEF EXTRACT, SPICE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, DEXTROSE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Truly Instant Brown Gravy Mix 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.
- Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Protein (Soy, Corn, Wheat)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Cooking Sauces, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 9,519 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 Truly Instant Brown Gravy Mix'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.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dipotassium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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