Caramel Butter Pecan Egg

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Caramel Butter Pecan Egg scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Colors (Vanillin-An Artificial Flavor. Artificial Color Fd&C Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Vanilla): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Caramel Butter Pecan Egg'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, Yellow 6. (Decorations: Sugar, Dextrose, Egg Whites, Monocalcium Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Alginate, Salt. Artificial Colors Fd&C Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 2, Blue 1).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Pecans -Roasted In Peanut Oil, Coconut Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Disodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin D3.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.