Arctic Zero, Dark Chocolate Chips Sprinkled in Refreshing Mint

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Arctic Zero, Dark Chocolate Chips Sprinkled in Refreshing Mint scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Dark Chocolate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Organic Vanilla): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Baking Supplies, this product is more processed than about 40% of the 5,060 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 Arctic Zero, Dark Chocolate Chips Sprinkled in Refreshing Mint'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: Organic Cane Sugar, Sugarcane Fiber, Chips [Cane Sugar, Chocolate Liqueur, Cocoa Butter, Organic Vanilla Extract], Monk Fruit Concentrate.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.