7" Double Layer German Chocolate Cake

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, 7" Double Layer German Chocolate Cake scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup (Sulfites). Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Cocoa (Processed With Alkali)): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch (Corn)): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Natural And Artificial Flavors (Sulfites), Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Mono- And Diglycerides, +1 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Emulsifier (Nonfat Dry Milk, Distilled Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Mono- And Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soy Lecithin), Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Propylene Glycol): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 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 7" Double Layer German Chocolate Cake'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.

Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker

In this product: Cocoa.

Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Acacia Gum, Xanthan Gum, Agar.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Sweetened Condensed Milk (Milk, Sugar).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil), Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Acidic Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.