Caramel Apple Bar Mix
Processing Score
15.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 39 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
085239032442
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size31 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 170mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
9%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 13g
Includes 12g Added Sugars
24%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 10mg
1%
Iron 0.6mg
3%
Potassium 50mg
1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
25 listed · 13 flagged for reviewBAR MIX INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, DRIED APPLE PIECES, LESS THAN 2% OF: ANNATTO, BAKING SODA, CARAMEL COLOR, MALTODEXTRIN, MOLASSES, NATURAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, TURMERIC, CARAMEL TOPPING INGREDIENTS: CORN SYRUP, SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK, (SKIM MILK, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP), WATER, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, OF: SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE (AS A PRESERVATIVE), TITANIUM DIOXIDE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Caramel Apple Bar Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Caramel Topping Ingredients: Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate (As A Preservative)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Baking Mixes, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,176 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 Caramel Apple Bar Mix'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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Molasses, Skim Milk, Sugar, Corn Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of: Annatto, Caramel Color, Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt, Of: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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