Mushroom Risotto, Mushroom
The processing score reflects 44 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights

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Ingredients
28 listed · 8 flagged for reviewWATER, PARBOILED MEDIUM GRAIN RICE, MUSHROOM*, SUNFLOWER OIL; LESS THAN 2% OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, PARMESAN CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), RICE STARCH, COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVORS, GARLIC*, YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ONION*, SAFFLOWER OIL, LACTIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, CANOLA OIL, ENRICHMENT (IRON PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, BUTTER* (CREAM, SALT), GUAR GUM, ANNATTO EXTRACT, TURMERIC EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Mushroom Risotto, Mushroom scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese* (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Mono & Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 4,145 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 Mushroom Risotto, Mushroom'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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Guar Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil; Less Than 2% Of: Modified Corn Starch, Coconut Oil, Safflower Oil, Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enrichment (Iron Phosphate, Niacinamide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Haagen-Dazs vs Ben & Jerry's and Halo Top vs Ben & Jerry's comparisons.
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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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