Artisan Caramels

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Natural Flavors (Vanilla Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 67% of the 9,618 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 Artisan Caramels' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel (Evaporated Milk) [Milk, Dipotassium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Vitamin D3].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Invert Sugar, Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Vanilla Extract).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Non-Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil [With Citric Acid Added For Freshness].

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Himalayan Pink Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.