Assorted Cookies, Assorted

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Fats (Non-Hydrogenated Palm Shortening): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40 Lake, Red 40, Blue 1, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.

Within Baking Mixes, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,176 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 Cookies, 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.

Artificial FlavorsStrong UPF marker

In this product: Natural & Artificial Flavor.

Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Gum Arabic, Edible Pearlescent Glitter (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Modified Corn Starch, Mica (Color), Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Sorbitan Monostearate, Triacetin, Polysorbate 80).

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Confectioner'S Glaze, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Cookies: Pastry Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)(Wheat), Thiamin Mononitrate, Folic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Granulated Sugar, Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Corn Starch), Sugars (Powdered Sugar), Invert Syrup, and 5 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Tricalcium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.