Almonds, Pumpkin Spice

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Almonds, Pumpkin Spice scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Modified Fats (Fractionated Coconut Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Guanylate And Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.

Within Nuts & Seeds, this product is more processed than about 66% of the 20,883 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 Almonds, Pumpkin Spice'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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Canola, Safflower And/Or Sunflower), Palm Kernel Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.