Marshmallow Easter Hunt Eggs Candy, Marshmallow

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Marshmallow Easter Hunt Eggs Candy, Marshmallow scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Red 3, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Plant Proteins (Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Natural Flavors (Artificial And Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Candy, this product is more processed than about 32% of the 21,778 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 Marshmallow Easter Hunt Eggs Candy, Marshmallow'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: Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Confectioner'S Glaze (Shellac).

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: White Mineral Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.