Wild Caught Pink Shrimp

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Wild Caught Pink Shrimp scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Ingredients Breading: Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Tripolyphosphate (Used To Retain Moisture)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Seafood, this product is more processed than about 80% of the 7,747 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 Wild Caught Pink 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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Carbonated.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil (Non Tbhq), Shortening (Non Tbhq).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Flavor Enhancer Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Metabisulfite (E223).

Natural sources but industrial application.