Chocolate Mini Bundt Cakes

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate Preservative, Potassium Sorbate Preservative): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Red Color 40, Red Color 3): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Emulsifier Blend (Propylene, Glycol, Mono-And Diesters Of Fats And Fatty Acids, Mono-And Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl, Lactylate, Ascorbic Acid Preservative), Propylene Glycol, Carnauba Wax): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate, Agar-Agar, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 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 Mini Bundt Cakes' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Glycerin, Polysorbate 80.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Bleached (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Baking Soda).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Titanium Dioxide Color, Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sorbic Acid Preservative, Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.