Fruit Dip

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate As A Preservative): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Dips & Salsa, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 6,665 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 Fruit Dip'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: Marshmallow Creme (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Less Than 2% Of: Glycerine, Color Added, Egg White, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate As Preservative, Artificial Flavors), Sugar, Vanilla Extract (Water, Sugar, Proplene Glycol, Caramel Color, Vanillin, Ethyl Vanillin, Potassium Sorbate, And Citric Acid).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color, Yellow Color (Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Turmeric Oleoresin And Annatto Extract).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sorbic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.