Chocolate Instant Pudding and Pie Filling

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chocolate Instant Pudding and Pie Filling scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Tapioca Starch (Cananda)): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa With Soy Lecithin): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Other Additives (Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Propylene Glycol And 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Antioxidants (Propyl Gallate, Citric Acid)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Mono & Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Puddings & Gelatin, this product is more processed than about 36% 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 Chocolate Instant Pudding and Pie Filling'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.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Disodium Phosphate Powder.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil (Us), Modified Palm Oil (Canada).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.