Assorted Butter Mints, Assorted

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow Lake 5, Red 40 Lake, Blue 1 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Peppermint Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Vegetable Glycerine): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Gum & Mints, this product is more processed than about 23% of the 1,470 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 Assorted Butter Mints, Assorted'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: Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Cream Of Tartar.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Titanium Dioxide.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.