Helms, Peppermint Puffs
Processing Score
8.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 8 ingredients, including artificial colors.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
046995409022
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size10 g
Amount per serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat N/A
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium N/A
Total Carbohydrate 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
7 listed · 5 flagged for reviewSUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, CREAM OF TARTAR, OIL OF PEPPERMINT, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, RED 40 AND GLYCERINE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Helms, Peppermint Puffs scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Emulsifiers (Red 40 And Glycerine): 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 Helms, Peppermint Puffs' 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, Invert Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Cream Of Tartar.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Oil Of Peppermint.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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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