Iced Creme Filled Cakes

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Iced Creme Filled Cakes scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerine, Polysorbate 60, Mono- And Diglycerides, +2 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Agar, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Wheat Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

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 Iced Creme Filled Cakes' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Monoglycerides.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzymes.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Polydextrose, White Confectionery Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel And Palm Oil, Titanium Dioxide [Color], Nonfat Dry Milk Solids, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Artificial Flavor), and 1 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil And Soybean Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Colored Sprinkles (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Gum Arabic, Yellow 6, Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Titanium Dioxide), Titanium Dioxide, Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Sorbate And Sorbic Acid (To Retard Spoilage).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.