Caramel Instant Pudding Mix, Caramel
Processing Score
5.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
043000075357
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Nutrition data isn't available for this product.
Imported and store-brand products often ship without a structured nutrition label, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Ingredients
10 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCANE SUGAR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, VANILLA BEANS, CARAMELIZED SUGAR SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, BEET JUICE AND ANNATTO.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Caramel Instant Pudding Mix, Caramel scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Puddings & Gelatin, this is among the less processed of the 1,991 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 Instant Pudding Mix, Caramel'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: Cane Sugar, Caramelized Sugar Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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