Cheesecake, Strawberry Swirl

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Cheesecake, Strawberry Swirl 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.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cream Cheese [Cultured Cream And Milk, Salt, Xanthan, Carob Bean And Guar Gums], Strawberry Filling [Water, Sugar, Strawberries, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Erythorbic Acid, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Calcium Carrageenan, Artificial Flavor, Fd&C Red 40 & Blue 1], Xanthan Gum, +2 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Industrial Enzymes (Sour Cream [Cultured Milk, Cream, Enzymes]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Cheesecake, Strawberry Swirl'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: Sugar, Invert Sugar, Molasses And Caramel Color.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola And/Or Palm Oil, Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.