Vinaigrette, Pepper Jelly

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Chili Garlic Sauce [Chili, Salt, Garlic, Distilled Vinegar, Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Bisulfite, Xanthan Gum], Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Dressings & Mayo, this product is more processed than about 71% of the 5,534 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 Vinaigrette, Pepper Jelly'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Peanut Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Apple Cider [Water, Apple Cider Concentrate And Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Honey, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.