Apple Coffee Cake

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Apple Coffee Cake scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Calcium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Microcrystalline Cellulose, Agar): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Casein): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate 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 Apple Coffee 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.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Margarine (Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Vegetable Monoglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate And Citric Acid [Preservatives], Artificial Flavor, Beta Carotene [Color], Vitamin A Palmitate Added), Palm Oil With Soy Lecithin, Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Apple Filling (Apples, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Spices, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate [Preservatives], Carrageenan, Citric Acid), Sugar, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Monoglycerides With Propionic Acid And Phosphoric Acid As Preservatives. Contains Less Than 2% Of: Corn Syrup.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.