Fruit Bites, Apple

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Gellan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Metabisulphite): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

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 Fruit Bites, Apple'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: Margarine (Modified Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Water, Sugar, Soya Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Artificial Flavour, Colour: Annatto), Glucose-Fructose, Sugar, Colours (Yellow 6, Caramel). Topping: Coarse Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Deactivated Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Malic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.