Cajun Jazz Trail Mix

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Cajun Jazz Trail Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Glucose): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Within Nuts & Seeds, this product is more processed than about 84% of the 20,883 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 Cajun Jazz Trail Mix'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: Sodium Diacetate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier].

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Honey, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, and 2 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Oils (Soybean And/Or Peanut, Corn), Soy Margarine (Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soy Oil, Water, Salt, Modified Milk Ingredients, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Potassium Sorbate, Monoglycerides, Artificial Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Torula Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Silicon Dioxide.

Common in powdered processed foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Colors (Caramel, Oleoresin Paprika, Beet Powder, Turmeric).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.