Arnie's, Michigan Cherry Danish Coffeecake

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Arnie's, Michigan Cherry Danish Coffeecake scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate (As Preservatives)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Blue 1, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers 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 Arnie's, Michigan Cherry Danish Coffeecake'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.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Gellan Gum, Agar, Locust Bean Gum.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Propylene Glycol.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Disodium Edta Added As A Preservative, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Invert Sugar, Dextrose, Sodium Hexametaphosphate. Margarine (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Water, Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Salt, Mono- And Diglycerides, Colored With Annatto/Turmeric, Calcium Edta Added As A Preservative, Artificial Flavor, Vitamin A Alcohol, Caramel Color, Partially Inverted Sugar Syrup, Glycerin, Citric Acid).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Tbhq And Citric Acid Added To Protect Flavor.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Red 48.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.