Candy Bar, Cookie

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Candy Bar, Cookie scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Tbhq To Protect Flavor): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, Sorbitan Tristearate, Lactic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Cookies & Crackers, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 18,630 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 Candy Bar, Cookie'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Wafer (Wheat Flour, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Corn Syrup, Salt, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin), Maltodextrin.

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.