Pride Parade Float Cookie Kit, Pride Parade Float

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Pride Parade Float Cookie Kit, Pride Parade Float scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Red 3, Yellow 5, Red 40, +2 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Modified Fats (Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.

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 Pride Parade Float Cookie Kit, Pride Parade Float'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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Acetylated Monoglycerides, Confectioner'S Glaze, Carnauba Wax.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Polysorbate 60.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Edible Shapes (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Propylene Glycol, Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments (Color), Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 6, Yellow 5), Gum Arabic.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Invert Sugar, Salt. Icing: Sugar, Blue 1. Multicolored Sprinkles: Icing Sugar (Sugar, Cornstarch), and 7 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil Shortening (Palm Oil, Fractionated Palm Oil), Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Titanium Dioxide.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.