Classic Colors Writing Icing
Processing Score
14.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078742348599
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size6 g
Amount per serving
Calories
20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 5mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 4g Added Sugars
8%
Protein 0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
20 listed · 10 flagged for reviewSUGAR, WATER, CORN SYRUP, MALTODEXTRIN, CORN STARCH, THE FOLLOWING: GLYCERIN, PALM OIL, SODIUM ALGINATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID, YELLOW 5, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BLUE 1, RED 3, CALCIUM SULFATE, RED 40, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Classic Colors Writing Icing scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 3, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Emulsifiers (The Following: Glycerin, Mono-And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Sodium Alginate): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Baking Supplies, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,060 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 Classic Colors Writing Icing'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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Propylene Glycol.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Sulfate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
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