Bridgford, Monkey Bread, Cinnamon
The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 4 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights

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Ingredients
20 listed · 9 flagged for reviewENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR MALTED BARLEY FLOUR NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN. FOLIC ACID), WATER, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN AND HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OILS, WATER, SALT, MONO GLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, BETA-CAROTENE [COLOR)AND VITAMIN A PALMITATE), SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SHORTENING (INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN, WITH DISTILLED MONO GLYCERIDES ADDED), EGGS MILK, YEAST, CINNAMON, SALT, DIACETYL TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO-DIGLYCERIDES, DEXTROSE, SOY FLOUR, LECITHIN, ASCORBIC ACID, VANILLA, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, YEAST FOOD (CALCIUM SULFATE, AMMONIUM SULFATE, FLOUR, SALT, WHEAT STARCH, ASCORBIC ACID, AZODICARBONAMIDE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE), YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Bridgford, Monkey Bread, Cinnamon 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.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Emulsifiers (Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Vanilla): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Bread, this product is more processed than about 48% of the 11,494 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 Bridgford, Monkey Bread, 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.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Margarine Soybean And Hydrogenated Soybean Oils, Water, Salt, Mono Glycerides, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate [Preservative], Natural And Artificial Flavor, Beta-Carotene [Color And Vitamin A Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Shortening (Interesterified Soybean, With Distilled Mono Glycerides Added).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast, Yeast Food (Calcium Sulfate, Ammonium Sulfate, Flour, Salt, Wheat Starch, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide, Tricalcium Phosphate).
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono-Diglycerides.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
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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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