Vegetarian Chorizo & Red Pepper

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Vegetarian Chorizo & Red Pepper 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.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Frozen Breakfast, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 1,791 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 Vegetarian Chorizo & Red Pepper'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Protein Sausage (Water, Textured Soy Protein, Distilled Vinegar, Seasoning Blend [Spices, Salt, Dextrose, Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder], Soybean And/Or Canola Oil, Caramel Color, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Paprika Oleoresin).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Olive Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Kosher Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.