Cinnamon Rolls

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Fats (High Oleic Canola And Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oils, The Following: Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Other Additives (Distilled Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Acetylated Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, 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 Cinnamon Rolls' 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: Datem, Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzyme.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Brown Sugar, Beta Carotene (Color). Cream Cheese Icing: Sugar, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Margarine (Soybean And Hydrogenated Soybean Oils, Water, Salt, Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Preservative [Sodium Benzoate], Natural And Artificial Flavor, Beta Carotene [Color], Vitamin A Palmitate), Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Acesulfame Potassium.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.