Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Other Additives (Propylene Glycol, Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Mono & Diglycerides, Polyglycerol Esters, Datem): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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 Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon'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, Dextrose, Reb A (A Stevia Leaf Sweetener).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm And/Or Fractionated Palm, Canola And Cottonseed Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil Spread [Hydrogenated Palm Stearin, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Water, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Mono And Diglycerides, Artificial Flavor, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Citric Acid, Annatto Extract].

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Preservatives (Calcium Propionate, Sorbic Acid), Enrichment (Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folic Acid, Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide).

Natural sources but industrial application.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.