Kevin's Natural Foods Korean BBQ Style Chicken

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Is Kevin's Natural Foods Korean BBQ Style Chicken healthy?

Kevin's Natural Foods Korean BBQ Style Chicken scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Korean BBQ-Style Chicken is ultra-processed, which limits its score despite having a clean ingredient list.

How processed is Kevin's Natural Foods Korean BBQ Style Chicken?

Kevin's Natural Foods Korean BBQ Style Chicken is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Kevin's Natural Foods Korean BBQ Style Chicken's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sea Salt counts in its favor; Yeast Extract is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Kevin's Natural Foods Korean BBQ Style Chicken

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60 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

16 oz
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Mars
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This Korean BBQ-Style Chicken is ultra-processed, which limits its score despite having a clean ingredient list. The product contains chicken as a high-quality protein source and sea salt for flavor, but the presence of xanthan gum as an additive contributes to its processing level. While the macros are favorable, the processing level and use of additives prevent a higher score.

Key ingredients 8

Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt provides essential minerals and enhances flavor, but should be consumed in moderation.

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Chicken
Neutral

Chicken is a good source of lean protein and essential nutrients, making it a staple in balanced diets.

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Vinegar
Neutral

Vinegar adds flavor and may aid in digestion, with no significant health concerns.

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Citrus Extract
Neutral

Citrus extract adds natural flavor and vitamin C, supporting immune health.

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Granulated Onion
Neutral

Onion is a flavorful vegetable that contains antioxidants and beneficial compounds.

Lemon Juice Concentrate
Neutral

Lemon juice concentrate provides vitamin C and enhances flavor without added risks.

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Granulated Garlic
Neutral

Garlic is known for its potential health benefits and adds savory flavor to dishes.

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Yeast Extract
Bad

Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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