Dirty Keto
Aqua Star Shrimp Primavera

Aqua Star Shrimp Primavera

per 0.5 package (227 g):
6g
net carbs
5g
fats
14g
protein
140
calories

Is Aqua Star Shrimp Primavera Keto?

Aqua Star Shrimp Primavera is considered as 'Dirty Keto' because it is a low-carb processed food that contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar, canola oil, and modified starch.

Dirty Keto

Aqua Star Shrimp Primavera is low in net carbs but it should still be avoided on keto because it contains unhealthy ingredients like sugar, canola oil, and modified starch.

Dirty Keto is a common label for low-carb foods with unhealthy ingredients. You may still reach ketosis and lose weight with dirty keto, but it might also lead to health problems in the long run.

It is better to eat nutritious low-carb foods so you can achieve a healthy weight loss on keto. Great examples of which are broccoli, olives, and mackerel.

You can calculate your ideal daily net carb allowance by using this keto macros calculator.

Contains High-Glycemic Sweeteners

Aqua Star Shrimp Primavera contains high-glycemic sweeteners like sugar and maltodextrin. These sweeteners can raise your blood sugar level and prevent you from reaching ketosis.

As an alternative, you may look for other frozen seafood that use keto-friendly sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol.

You can check out our full list of best and worst sweeteners for keto here.

Contains Canola Oil

Canola Oil is a highly refined oil that is prone to oxidation and may cause inflammation in the body.

Highly refined oils are usually extracted using high heat and chemicals. This process strips out the nutrients from the oil and replaces them with harmful chemicals.

It is important to get your fats from healthy sources so your body can burn clean fuel while on ketosis. You may check out our list of best and worst oils for keto here.

Contains Modified Starch

Modified Starch is a controversial additive that is included in our list of food additives to avoid for keto.

Food additives are potentially harmful to health and should be avoided as much as possible.

Most of your diet should come from minimally processed foods to achieve a healthy weight loss on keto.

Net Carb Calculator

Aqua Star Shrimp Primavera
6 g
net carbs
9 g
carbs
3 g
fiber / sugar alcohol
5 g
fats
14 g
protein
140
calories

Ingredients Checker

Ingredients

Shrimp (Shrimp, Salt, Sodium Tripolyphosphate), Sauce (Half & Half [Milk, Cream], Water, White Wine, Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Powdered Cellulose], Vegetable Stock [Vegetables {Carrot Juice Concentrate, Celery Juice Concentrate, Onion Juice Concentrate, Tomato Powder, Red Bell Pepper Powder}, Sugar, Salt, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Water, Yeast Extract, Flavor, Canola Oil, Disodium Inosinate/Disodium Guanylate, Dry Red Wine], Garlic [Water, Garlic], Onion, Butter [Pasteurized Sweet Cream {Milk}], Modified Food Starch, Cheese Flavor [Cheese {Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes}, Water, Disodium Phosphate], Sea Salt, Cheese Flavor [Maltodextrin, Whey Solids, Natural Parmesan Cheese Flavor, Salt], Dried Onion, Black Pepper), Broccoli, Zucchini, Carrots, Green Peas

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