Candy Cane Almonds

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Candy Cane Almonds 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.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Glucose): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Powdered Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Confectioner'S Glaze): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate 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 Candy Cane Almonds' 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, Crushed Peppermint Candy (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Peppermint Oil Red 40).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Titanium Dioxide.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Peppermint Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.