Cake Bites
The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 6 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
35 listed · 11 flagged for reviewSUGAR, PALM OIL, EGGS, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, REDUCED MINERAL WHEY, INVERT SUGAR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MILK, NONFAT DRY MILK, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, CORNSTARCH, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WITH MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, POLYSORBATE 60, GLYCERYL LACTO ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR INCLUDING RED 40, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CELLULOSE GUM, COCONUT OIL, TBHQ ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, CARNAUBA WAX, BEESWAX, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE. CT3995.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cake Bites scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate Added As A Preservative, Tbhq Added To Protect Flavor): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Artificial Color Including Red 40, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
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 Cake Bites' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: With Mono And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Polysorbate 60.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Confectioner'S Glaze. Ct3995.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Modified Cellulose Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Invert Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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