The processing score reflects 43 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
37 listed · 17 flagged for reviewENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, SUGAR, PALM OIL, EGGS, INVERT SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, WHEY POWDER (MILK), SORBITOL, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CORN SYRUP, FRUCTOSE, SORBIC ACID, GLYCERIN, POWDERED SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOY LECITHIN, CELLULOSE GEL AND GUM, MONO-DIGLYCERIDES, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, CORN STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, DRIED GLUCOSE SYRUP, FUMARIC ACID, BENZOEATE OF SODA, RED 3, RED 40, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, GUM ARABIC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CARBUABA WAX.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cakebite Spiderman, 2 Oz, 4 Count scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 6, +2 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Cakebite Spiderman, 2 Oz, 4 Count'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.
- Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker
In this product: Cocoa Processed With Alkali.
Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Sugar AlcoholsUPF marker
In this product: Sorbitol.
Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Mono-Diglycerides, Sorbitan Monostearate.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Cellulose Gel And Gum, Gum Arabic.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Invert Sugar, Fructose, Powdered Sugar, and 1 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sorbic Acid, Fumaric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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