4 Pc. Holiday Collection

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, 4 Pc. Holiday Collection scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy Lecithin (Soybean)): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Unsweetened Chocolate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Vanilla Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes Natural Colors (Blue, Carotene, Red [Carmine], And Orange)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Candy, this product is more processed than about 32% of the 21,778 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group 4 Pc. Holiday Collection's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Ivory Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milk, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Natural Vanilla), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Vanilla Extract), Dark Chocolate (Unsweetened Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Vanilla Extract), Invert Sugar, and 2 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Peppermint Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.