9" Pumpkin Praline Pie

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, 9" Pumpkin Praline Pie scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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 9" Pumpkin Praline Pie'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.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin, Polysorbate 80, Polysorbate 60, Mono And Diglycerides, and 1 more.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Sodium Tripolyphosphate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Corn Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Shortening [Palm Oil, Soybean Oil], Soybean Oil, Refined Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Icing [Sugar, Water, Cegetable Shortening (Palm Oil, Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60), Corn Syrup, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Caramel Color, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Salt, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Sorbate, Sulfiting Agents, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid, Fd&C Red 40].

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Propionate.

Natural sources but industrial application.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.