Crispy Marshmallow Goodie Patriotic

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Crispy Marshmallow Goodie Patriotic scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Tbhq [Preservative]): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Sprinkles (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Soya Lecithin, Gum Arabic, Confectioner'S Glaze, Alkalized Cocoa Powder, Glucose, F.D & C Colors: Yellow Dye #6, Yellow Dye #5, Blue 1 Dye, Red 3 Dye (Erythrosine), Red 40 Dye)): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Crispy Marshmallow Goodie Patriotic'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 (Corn Syrup, Invert Sugar, Water, Artificial Vanilla Flavor, Gelatin, Salt), Crisp Rice (Rice, Sugar, Salt, Malt, [Corn Flour, Malted Barley], Reduced Iron, Niacinamide, Thiamin Hydrochloride [Vitamin B1], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid And Bht [Preservative]).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Margarine (Palm Oil, Water, Salt, Vegetable Monoglycerides, Whey Solids, Sodium Benzoate [Preservative], Natural And Artificial Flavor, Citric Acid, Beta Carotene [Color], Vitamin A Palmitate Added).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.