Potato Salad

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Potato Salad scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup (Light Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Vanilla)): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum (As A Thickener)): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Pickles & Relishes, this product is more processed than about 84% of the 10,255 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 Potato Salad'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: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Whole Eggs, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Dextrose, Mustard Flour, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Natural Flavor, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Calcium Disodium Edta [ Preservative]), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Lactate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.