Paneton Fruitcake, Paneton

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Paneton Fruitcake, Paneton scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Datem)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

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 Paneton Fruitcake, Paneton'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: Sugar, Candied Fruits (Papaya, Orange Peel, Sugar, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate [Preservative], Yellow 5, Blue 1, Red 40), Less Than 1% Of Glucose Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Preservatives (Ethyl Alcohol, Calcium Propionate, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Iron (Ferrous Fumarate)And Vitamins (Thiamine Monohydrate, Riboflavin, Niacinamide, Folate).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.