Half Loaf
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including corn syrup, enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
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Ingredients
21 listed · 8 flagged for reviewENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYMES, FOLIC ACID), GOLDEN RAISINS (SULFUR DIOXIDE (PRESERVATIVE)), WATER, SUGAR, YEAST, PALM OIL, WHOLE EGGS, SALT, CORN SYRUP, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CORN FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ASCORBIC ACID, TURMERIC AND ANNATTO, ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVORS, CARAMEL COLOR, RYE FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN TOPPED WITH: GOURMET STREUSEL (SUGAR, WHEAT FLOUR, PALM OIL, TURMERIC (FOR COLOR), NATURAL FLAVOR), CONFECTIONER'S SUGAR (SUGAR, CORNSTARCH).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Half Loaf scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Other Additives (Propylene Glycol): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Half Loaf'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, Confectioner'S Sugar (Sugar, Cornstarch).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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