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Bumble Bee Seasoned With Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt Wild Caught Tuna: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Bumble Bee seasoned with cracked pepper & sea salt wild caught tuna received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. At its core this is wild-caught tuna with salt and pepper, which is a simple base. The added modified corn starch, guar gum, citrus fiber, yeast extract, and natural flavor push it toward a more engineered profile than the tuna alone suggests. It fits occasional use better than daily eating if you prefer minimal-ingredient foods. Main considerations include modified corn starch, guar gum, and citrus fiber add texture-building formulation, yeast extract and natural flavor add vague flavor engineering, and core tuna and seasoning are simple and recognizable. Simpler options: Choose tuna packed in water with only salt and pepper listed; look for pouches or cans without gums, modified starches, or flavor systems.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Modified corn starch, guar gum, and citrus fiber add texture-building formulation
- Yeast extract and natural flavor add vague flavor engineering
- Core tuna and seasoning are simple and recognizable
Simpler options to consider
- Choose tuna packed in water with only salt and pepper listed
- Look for pouches or cans without gums, modified starches, or flavor systems
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Bumble Bee Seasoned With Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt Wild Caught Tuna
- Brand
- Bumble Bee
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Entrees, Sides & Small Meals)
- GTIN / UPC
00086600240961- 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
Seasoned With Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt Wild Caught Tuna
Bumble Bee
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Modified corn starch, guar gum, citrus fiber, and yeast extract are texture and flavor helpers doing behind-the-scenes work in this tuna pouch.
Consider This
Natural flavor and yeast extract are vague flavor systems, the kind typically found in factory-formulated convenience foods.
Good Substitutes
Plain wild-caught tuna packed in water with sea salt and cracked pepper gives you the same core food without the texture and flavor helpers.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityAt its core this is wild-caught tuna with salt and pepper, which is a simple base. The added modified corn starch, guar gum, citrus fiber, yeast extract, and natural flavor push it toward a more engineered profile than the tuna alone suggests. It fits occasional use better than daily eating if you prefer minimal-ingredient foods.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Modified corn starch, guar gum, and citrus fiber add texture-building formulation
- Yeast extract and natural flavor add vague flavor engineering
- Core tuna and seasoning are simple and recognizable
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Modified corn starch — Texture-modifying starch
- Yeast extract — Concentrated flavor ingredient
- Guar gum — Thickening gum
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components
- Modified corn starch (6/10) — Modified starch used for texture
- Guar gum (6/10) — Thickening gum used for texture
Better choice tips
- Choose tuna packed in water with only salt and pepper listed
- Look for pouches or cans without gums, modified starches, or flavor systems
Ingredients
Ingredient list
LIGHT TUNA, WATER, 2% OR LESS OF SEA SALT, CITRUS FIBER, CRACKED BLACK PEPPER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, YEAST EXTRACT, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural flavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor systems don't disclose what is actually added.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Modified corn starchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernModified starchWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Modified starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Modified starches are texture helpers rather than simple kitchen ingredients.
Additional note
Chemically or physically modified starch for texture.
Family watchlist
Modified starch used as a texture helper.
Guar gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Gums are added for texture and stability rather than as a basic food component.
Additional note
Thickening gum used for texture and stability.
Family watchlist
Thickening gum used for texture.
Citrus fiberConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernTexture helperAdditive
What this is
Texture helper
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated fiber added to build texture rather than as a whole food.
Additional note
Isolated fiber used for texture and binding.
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Yeast extractConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavor helperWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor helper
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated flavor ingredient that adds savoriness beyond the tuna itself.
Additional note
Concentrated flavor ingredient used for savory depth.
Family watchlist
Flavor-enhancing ingredient in a savory food.
Light tunaConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Core food with little formulation concern.
Additional note
Whole fish, recognizable protein source.
2% or less of sea saltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning with very low concern.
Additional note
Salt for seasoning, minimal amount.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Neutral packing medium.
Additional note
Plain water used as packing liquid.
Cracked black pepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice with minimal concern.
Additional note
Ground spice, recognizable seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient profile appears. It is not a medical safety rating. 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", "sea 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.)
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
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Modified corn starch)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Modified corn starch)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Modified corn starch)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 "corn". See ingredients for details.)
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.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, 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.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style 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 Seasoned With Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt Wild Caught Tuna highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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 Seasoned With Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt Wild Caught Tuna shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Bumble Bee Seasoned With Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt Wild Caught Tuna: 0g added sugar per serving. 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; Whole fish as the primary ingredient; Zero sugar and saturated fat.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Moderate sodium for one pouch; Contains modified corn starch and guar gum; Natural flavor and yeast extract present.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals 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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