Graham Crackers, Gelato Squares

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Graham Crackers, Gelato Squares scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan. Honey Graham Wafers: Wheat Flour): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Vanilla Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, this product is more processed than about 38% 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 Graham Crackers, Gelato Squares' 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: Organic Cane Sugar, Graham Cracker Crumbs (Unbleached Unenriched Wheat Flour, Whole Wheat/Graham Flour, Organic Can Sugar, Palm & Palm Kernel Oil, Molasses, Honey, Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate, Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin), Tapioca Syrup, Honey.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

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.