Dr. Oetker, Black Forest Cake Mix
Processing Score
27.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 52 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
058336152603
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size35 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 70mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
9%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 1g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
41 listed · 19 flagged for reviewCAKE MIX: SUGAR, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), CORNSTARCH, LEAVENING (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA), CARAMEL COLOR, PALM KERNEL OIL, DRIED GLUCOSE SYRUP, MODIFIED PALM OIL, SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK), SALT, TOCOPHEROLS, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, LACTYLIC ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, ACETYLATED TARTARIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6, SULFUR DIOXIDE. CHERRY FILLING: CHERRIES, WATER, SUGAR, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ERYTHORBIC ACID, LOCUST BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, ASCORBIC ACID, RED 40. FILLING MIX: SUGAR, DEXTROSE, GELATIN, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE. CHOCOLATE PIECES: SUGAR, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, COCOA BUTTER, NATURAL VANILLA FLAVOR, SOYA LECITHIN.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Dr. Oetker, Black Forest Cake Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch, Modified Potato Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Unsweetened Chocolate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
Within Baking Mixes, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,176 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 Dr. Oetker, Black Forest Cake Mix'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.
- Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Caseinate (Milk).
Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Mono And Diglycerides, Soya Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Locust Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Carboxymethyl Cellulose. Chocolate Pieces: Sugar.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Vanilla Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cake Mix: Sugar, Dried Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Red 40. Filling Mix: Sugar, and 1 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Monocalcium Phosphate, Baking Soda).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Kernel Oil, Modified Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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