Achva Marble Cake, 15.9 Oz

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Achva Marble Cake, 15.9 Oz scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Starch (Corn)): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder, Chocolate (Cocoa Solids: 55% Minimum)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Other Additives (Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide), Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Propane-1,2-Diol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monooleate, Soy Lecithin), Stabilizers (Xanthan Gum, Fatty Acids)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Achva Marble Cake, 15.9 Oz'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: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm, Soy).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Preservatives (Sorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Propionate).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.