Fruit Cake with Steam Ginger

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Fruit Cake with Steam Ginger scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Emulsifiers (Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Mono-And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids). Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Fruit Cake with Steam Ginger'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, Glucose Syrup, Caramelised Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Margarine (Palm Fats And Oils, Water, Lemon Juice), Palm Oil, Shortening.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.