Spaghetti Sauce Mix

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Spaghetti Sauce Mix 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.
• Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (Disodium Guanylate)): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Dextrin, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.

Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 92% of the 11,127 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 Spaghetti Sauce Mix'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: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Cheddar And Romano Cheese Powders (Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Whey, Butter, Corn Syrup Solids, Salt, Natural Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate), Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid. Not More Than 2% Tricalcium Phosphate Added To Prevent Caking.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.