Braided Strudel
The processing score reflects 39 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
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Ingredients
28 listed · 9 flagged for reviewENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR, (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, ASCORBIC ACID, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYMES, FOLIC ACID), MARGARINE, VEGETABLE OIL, PALM, CANOLA, WATER, SUGAR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, BETA CAROTENE COLOR, BLUEBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GLUCOSE, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, GELLAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, SODIUM BENZOATE, RED 40, BLUE 1, MALTODEXTRIN.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Braided Strudel 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.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Glucose): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Braided Strudel'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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Gellan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Ascorbic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzymes, Folic Acid.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Margarine, Vegetable Oil, Palm, Canola.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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