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Bumble Bee Applewood Smoke Wild Caught Tuna: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Bumble Bee applewood smoke wild caught tuna received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. Real tuna is the foundation here, but the list is crowded with flavor systems, a stabilizer-like emulsifier, and refined helpers that shape taste and texture. This reads as a seasoned, engineered convenience product, so it works better as an occasional pick than a daily staple. Main considerations include applewood smoke flavor with polysorbate 80, maltodextrin carrier, and yeast extract flavor enhancer. Simpler options: Choose tuna packed in water with only tuna and salt; look for plain tuna packed in olive oil with minimal added seasonings.
Food Integrity Score 63/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Applewood smoke flavor with polysorbate 80
- Maltodextrin carrier
- Yeast extract flavor enhancer
Simpler options to consider
- Choose tuna packed in water with only tuna and salt
- Look for plain tuna packed in olive oil with minimal added seasonings
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Bumble Bee Applewood Smoke Wild Caught Tuna
- Brand
- Bumble Bee
- Category
- Seafood (source: Canned Tuna)
- GTIN / UPC
00086600241036- Serving size
- 71 g (1 pouch (71g))
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Applewood Smoke Wild Caught Tuna
Bumble Bee
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
APPLEWOOD SMOKE FLAVOR with polysorbate 80 and MALTODEXTRIN stand out as the most formulation-heavy inputs in this pouch.
Consider This
Vague flavor systems, maltodextrin, yeast extract, and sugar are typical of factory-formulated seasoned seafood rather than a simple tuna-and-water recipe.
Good Substitutes
Plain tuna packed in water with salt, or tuna packed in olive oil with a little lemon, keeps the ingredient list much shorter.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityReal tuna is the foundation here, but the list is crowded with flavor systems, a stabilizer-like emulsifier, and refined helpers that shape taste and texture. This reads as a seasoned, engineered convenience product, so it works better as an occasional pick than a daily staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Applewood smoke flavor with polysorbate 80
- Maltodextrin carrier
- Yeast extract flavor enhancer
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Applewood smoke flavor (smoke flavor, polysorbate 80) — Flavor system with emulsifier
- Maltodextrin — Refined starch carrier
- Yeast extract — Concentrated flavor enhancer
- 2% or less of sugar — Refined sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Applewood smoke flavor (smoke flavor, polysorbate 80) (7/10) — Flavor system with emulsifier
- Maltodextrin (5/10) — Refined starch carrier
- Yeast extract (5/10) — Concentrated flavor enhancer
Better choice tips
- Choose tuna packed in water with only tuna and salt.
- Look for plain tuna packed in olive oil with minimal added seasonings.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
LIGHT TUNA, WATER, 2% OR LESS OF SUGAR, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, VEGETABLE BROTH (PEA, CARROT), YEAST EXTRACT, APPLEWOOD SMOKE FLAVOR (SMOKE FLAVOR, POLYSORBATE 80), MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC JUICE CONCENTRATE, ONION JUICE CONCENTRATE
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Applewood smoke flavor (smoke flavor, polysorbate 80)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernFlavor systemWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Flavor system
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Flavor system plus emulsifier signals engineered taste.
Additional note
Flavor system with emulsifier; formulation-oriented input.
Family watchlist
Flavor system with polysorbate 80
Yeast extractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Yeast extract is a concentrated flavor system some users avoid.
Additional note
Concentrated flavor enhancer used for savory depth.
Family watchlist
Concentrated flavor enhancer
MaltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined carbohydrateWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Refined carbohydrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Maltodextrin is a refined starch fraction used as a carrier.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived filler and carrier.
Family watchlist
Refined starch carrier
2% or less of sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugar is refined and small in amount but present.
Additional note
Small amount of refined sugar for flavor balance.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
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Vegetable broth (pea, carrot)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernFlavor baseVague label term
What this is
Flavor base
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Broth concentrate adds a processed flavor layer.
Additional note
Concentrated broth base adds flavor layering.
Garlic juice concentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSeasoning concentrate
What this is
Seasoning concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Concentrated but recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Concentrated seasoning ingredient.
Onion juice concentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSeasoning concentrate
What this is
Seasoning concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Concentrated but recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Concentrated seasoning ingredient.
Distilled vinegarConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidulant
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common and mild as a seasoning acid.
Additional note
Common acidulant used in seasoning.
Light tunaConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
The core food here is simple and recognizable.
Additional note
Recognizable whole-fish protein base.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Water is a simple packing medium.
Additional note
Plain water used as packing liquid.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Salt is a simple, recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Basic seasoning salt.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. It is not a medical safety rating and does not replace personal dietary guidance. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Seafood ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "garlic", "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "pea". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Bumble Bee Applewood Smoke Wild Caught Tuna highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Bumble Bee Applewood Smoke Wild Caught Tuna shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Bumble Bee Applewood Smoke Wild Caught Tuna: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, maltodextrin. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: High protein with very low calories; Primary ingredient is whole fish; Zero saturated fat and minimal carbs.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium is moderately high for one pouch; Contains smoke flavor and yeast extract; Includes sugar and maltodextrin.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same seafood differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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