Candy Cane Almonds, Candy Cane

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Candy Cane Almonds, Candy Cane scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Acacia): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Confectioner'S Glaze): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Peppermint Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Nuts & Seeds, this product is more processed than about 66% 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, Candy Cane'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: Confectionery Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Reduced Mineral Whey Powder, Nonfat Milk Powder, Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Vanilla), The Following: Crushed Peppermint Candy (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Peppermint Oil, Red 40), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Peanut, Cottonseed, Soybean And/Or Sunflower Seed).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.