Vegetarian Fried Rice

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Vegetarian Fried Rice scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Kelp Extract (Kelp Extract, Dextrin, Water, Salt, Alcohol, Xanthan Gum)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Flavor Enhancer (Yeast, Yeast Extract)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Frozen Sides, this product is more processed than about 43% of the 851 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 Fried Rice'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: Mirin (Water, Mirin, [Water, Rice, Alcohol, Salt, Enzymes, Koji], Sugar, Lactic Acid), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil, Toasted Sesame Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.