Snickerdoodle

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Chemical Preservatives (Tbhq): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Other Additives (Distilled Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Cookies & Crackers, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 18,630 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 Snickerdoodle'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: White Confectionary Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel And Palm Oil, Whey Powder, Nonfat Milk, Soy Lecithin, Natural And Artificial Flavor), Dextrose, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Modified Corn Starch. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Vegetable Oil (Palm, Rice Bran).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Freshness Preserved By Calcium Propionate.

Natural sources but industrial application.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid And Bht.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.