Dierbergs, Chocolate Crisps Candy, Mint

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Dierbergs, Chocolate Crisps Candy, Mint 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.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Peppermint Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 67% of the 9,618 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 Dierbergs, Chocolate Crisps Candy, Mint'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: White Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin-An Emulsifier, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin-An Emulsifier, Natural Vanilla Flavor).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Chocolate Cookie (Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Canola Oil, Cocoa-Processed With Alkali, Rice Flour, Corn Flour, Chocolate Liquor, Dextrose, Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Color Added (Titanium Dioxide, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.