Fudge Swirl Sandwiches

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Fudge Swirl Sandwiches scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Stabilizers & Gums (Fudge* (Water, Sugar*, Bittersweet Chocolate* (Unsweetened Chocolate*, Cane Sugar*, Cocoa Butter*, Non-Gmo Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Extract*), Cocoa* (Processed With Alkali), Butter* (Cream*, Salt), Tapioca Starch*, Flavor*, Salt, Locust Bean Gum*), Guar Gum*, Locust Bean Gum*): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa* (Processed With Alkali), Cocoa*): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin*): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Vanilla Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, this is among the less processed of the 14,928 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 Fudge Swirl Sandwiches' 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: Cane Sugar*, Cane Syrup*.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil*.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color*.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.