Flavored Frosting, Candy Corn

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Flavored Frosting, Candy Corn scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Maltose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 6 And Other Color Added): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed And/Or Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Distilled Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 60): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Baking Supplies, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,060 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 Flavored Frosting, Candy Corn'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.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil, Canola Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Corn Cereal.

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: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid. Freshness Preserved By Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.