The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
30 listed · 12 flagged for reviewWHEAT FLOUR ENRICHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, SUGAR, PALM OIL, EGGS, INVERT SUGAR, SORBITOL, PALM KERNEL OIL, WHEY POWDER (MILK), WHOLE MILK SOLIDS, BLUE 1, SALT, CORN SYRUP, GLYCERIN, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, SODIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SORBIC ACID, CINNAMON, NUTMEG, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, NONFAT DRY MILK SOLIDS, SOY LECITHIN, PECTIN, SODIUM CITRATE, MALIC ACID, BENZOATE OF SODA, BLUE 2 LAKE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cakebites Jurassic Raptor Blue, 2 Oz, 4 Count scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Blue 1, Blue 2 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
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 Cakebites Jurassic Raptor Blue, 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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Glycerin, Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Pectin.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Invert Sugar.
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.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sorbic Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still 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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