Is Goya Adobo All Purpose Seasoning ultra-processed?

1 g Spices Sold in the United States

It's processed, but not ultra-processed

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Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

salt (processing marker), garlic, tricalcium phosphate (prevent caking (processing marker)), oregano, black pepper, turmeric

As written on the pack

SALT, GRANULATED GARLIC, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (PREVENT CAKING),OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER, TURMERIC.

Kitchen staples like sugar, salt and oil. On their own they make a food processed, not ultra-processed.

Anti-caking agent Anti-caking agents are substances which reduce the tendency of individual particles of a foodstuff to adhere to one another.
Salt Salt, added for taste and preservation.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 134th. 36% of the spices here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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The NOVA group is an automated estimate from crowdsourced data: a missing or mistyped ingredient can change it.
General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.