Cupcakes, Party Creme Filled

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Cupcakes, Party Creme Filled 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.
• Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides, Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60, Soy Lecithin), Propylene Glycol, Sodium Bisulfate, +1 more): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose): 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 Cupcakes, Party Creme Filled'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.

Plant ProteinsUPF marker

In this product: Soy Protein.

Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Rainbow Sprinkles (Sugar, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils [Cottonseed, Palm Kernel], Corn Syrup, Cornstarch, Soy Lecithin, Confectioner'S Glaze, Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Carnauba Wax, Red 3), Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oils (Soybean And/Or Canola, Palm And Palm Kernel Oils).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Cornstarch, Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate And/Or Sulfate, Sodium And/Or Calcium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Potassium Bicarbonate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid).

Natural sources but industrial application.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Carbonate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.