Is Trader Joe's Chile Spiced Mango ultra-processed?

8 oz Dried fruits 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

Mango (mango, sugar (processing marker)), paprika, sugar (processing marker), salt (processing marker), citric acid, cayenne

Additives: E330 Citric acid

As written on the pack

Mango (mango, sugar), paprika, sugar, salt, citric acid, cayenne.

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

From least to most processed, this one ranks 297th. 16% of the dried fruits 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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General information, not medical or dietary advice. Check the pack if you have an allergy.