Hammond's, Candies

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Hammond's, Candies 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.
• Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Artificial Colors (Blue 1, Red 3, Red 40, & Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Candy, this product is more processed than about 32% of the 21,778 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 Hammond's, Candies' 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: Art Candy, Mini Ribbon, Pillows : Sugar, Blue 1, Red 3, Red 40, & Yellow 5 Candy Mix, Straws-Chocolate Or Vanilla Filled : Sugar, Powdered Sugar, Sugar Candy-Peppermint Puffs : Sugar, and 1 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Coconut Oil, Peppermint Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Cream Of Tartar.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.