Candy Cane Malt Balls

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Candy Cane Malt Balls scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Confectioner'S Glaze): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Arabic): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Candy, this product is more processed than about 32% of the 21,778 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 Candy Cane Malt Balls' 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: White Couverture (Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Monoglycerides, Artificial Color [Titanium Dioxide], Artificial Flavor), Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor [Processed With Alkali], Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Vanilla).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Malted Milk Balls (Corn Syrup, Sugar, Dairy Blend [Whey, Whey Protein Concentrate], Malted Powder [Malted Barley, Wheat, Milk, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Sodium Bicarbonate, Salt], Malted Barley, Soy Lecithin, Salt). Crushed Mint (Cane Sugar, Non Gmo Tapioca Syrup, Vegetable Juice [For Color], Natural Peppermint Oil).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Natural Oil Of Peppermint.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.