Processing Score
10.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, corn syrup, plus 2 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
813993000588
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size355 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
430
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 9g
45%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 150mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 64g
23%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 52g
Includes 37g Added Sugars
74%
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 370mg
28%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 460mg
10%
* 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
12 listed · 4 flagged for reviewMILK, CREAM, BUTTERMILK, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SKIM MILK, WATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, GUAR GUM, CAROB GUM, CITRIC ACID, COLORS (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, FD&C BLUE 1).
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cotton Candy Milkshake, Cotton Candy scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Milk, this product is more processed than about 93% of the 4,301 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 Cotton Candy Milkshake, Cotton Candy'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Colors (Titanium Dioxide, Fd&C Blue 1).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
100% Goats' Milk
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Grade a Real Milk
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Grass-Fed Whole Milk
1.04.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Lactose Free Ultra-Pasteurized Whole Milk
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
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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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