4"" Raspberry Cheesecake, 4"" Raspberry

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, 4"" Raspberry Cheesecake, 4"" Raspberry scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Glucose, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1}): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Industrial Enzymes (Sour Cream [Cultured Milk And Cream, Enzymes]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant 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 4"" Raspberry Cheesecake, 4"" Raspberry'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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Gum Blend (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Acacia, Carob Bean, Guar, Locust Bean, Xanthan Gum).

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavors, Natural Flavor (Contains Milk Ingredients), Natural Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker

In this product: Whey Protein Concentrate, The Following: Sodium Caseinate (A Milk Derivative).

Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum, Gellan Gum.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Canola, Palm, Soybean Oil), Brown Sugar, Sugar, Dextrose, and 1 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Vitamin A Palmitate}.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola/Soy Lecithin, Vegetable Oil (Palm, Palm Kernel, Coconut And/Or Cottonseed).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.