Rainbow Sprinkle Mix, Rainbow

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Rainbow Sprinkle Mix, Rainbow scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Colors (Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5, +2 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Confectioner'S Glaze (Shellac), Carnauba Wax): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural And Artifical Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 60): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Baking Supplies, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,060 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 Rainbow Sprinkle Mix, Rainbow'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: Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Corn Starch), Sugar, Dextrose, Glucose Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide.

Common in powdered processed foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Synthetic Iron Oxide.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.