Weis, Cooked & Peeled Shrimp

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Weis, Cooked & Peeled Shrimp scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Sodium Tripolyphosphate. Cocktail Sauce: Water): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Thickening Agents (E451)): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 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 Weis, Cooked & Peeled Shrimp'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: Fructose Syrup, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Food Acid (E260, E330), Preservative (E211, E202, E223).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Soybean).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Colouring (E120).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.