Jon Dongire, Dark Cherry Swirl Cheesecake
The processing score reflects 65 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 6 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and saturated fat.
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Ingredients
32 listed · 12 flagged for reviewLOW FAT GREEK STYLE YOGURT (SKIM MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CREAM, PECTIN, ENZYME, CULTURES), SUGAR, SKIM MILK, MILK, CREAM CHEESE (MILK, CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), CHERRIES, CORN SYRUP, PALM OIL, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGGS, MARGARINE (SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL, WATER, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, NONFAT DRY MILK, SOY LECITHIN, TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS (SODIUM BENZOATE), ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, COLORED WITH (BETA CAROTENE)), THE FOLLOWING: MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, GRAHAM FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, HONEY, RICE FLOUR, CHEESE CULTURE, CORNSTARCH, SALT, GELATIN, CAROB BEAN GUM, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS (SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE), DATEM, CITRIC ACID, BAKING SODA, CINNAMON, XANTHAN GUM, RED 40, BLUE 1, COLORED WITH APOCAROTENAL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Jon Dongire, Dark Cherry Swirl Cheesecake 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.
- Modified Starches (The Following: Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Carob Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Jon Dongire, Dark Cherry Swirl Cheesecake'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Mono And Diglycerides, Datem.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Brown Sugar, Honey.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Margarine (Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Water, Salt, Mono And Diglycerides, Nonfat Dry Milk, Soy Lecithin, To Preserve Freshness (Sodium Benzoate), Artificial Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate, Colored With (Beta Carotene)).
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: To Preserve Freshness (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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