David's, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, David's, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie 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.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Vanilla Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Cookies & Crackers, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 18,630 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 David's, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie'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: Brown Sugar, Sugar, Invert Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Parve Margarine (Palm Fruit Oil, Soybean Oil, Olive Oil, Water,Salt, Mono And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, As A Preservative, Natural Flavor, Vitamin A, Palmitate, Beta Carotene Color), Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Corn Starch, Baking Soda, Mono Calcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.