Pumpkin Cake Bites, Pumpkin
The processing score reflects 63 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, modified ingredients, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
35 listed · 10 flagged for reviewSUGAR, BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHOLE EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, CREAM CHEESE (MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM), PUMPKIN, MARGARINE (INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], NATURAL FLAVOR, BETA-CAROTENE [COLOR], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, WHEY (MILK), EACH: CINNAMON, SEA SALT, SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN GUM), LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, NATURAL PUMPKIN FLAVOR, GINGER, CARDAMOM, CLOVES, ALLSPICE, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, CALCIUM ACETATE, NONFAT MILK, SODIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, POLYSORBATE 60, LACTIC ACID POWDER, CITRIC ACID, EGG WHITES, SOY FLOUR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pumpkin Cake Bites, Pumpkin scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Emulsifiers (Mono-And Diglycerides, Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other Additives (Propylene Glycol Esters Of Fats And Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
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 Pumpkin Cake Bites, Pumpkin'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: Soybean Oil, Margarine (Interesterified Soybean Oil, Water, Mono-And Diglycerides, Sodium Benzoate [Preservative], Natural Flavor, Beta-Carotene [Color], Vitamin A Palmitate).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Acetate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid Powder, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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