Mango Passion Fruit Bubble Gel, Mango Passion Fruit

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Mango Passion Fruit Bubble Gel, Mango Passion Fruit scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Gum Blend (Gellan Gum, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Puddings & Gelatin, this is among the less processed of the 1,991 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 Mango Passion Fruit Bubble Gel, Mango Passion Fruit'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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Boba Bubbles (Water, Cane Sugar, Calcium Lactate, Sodium Alginate, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Turmeric Oleoresin (Color), Beta Carotene (Color)), Sodium Citrate, Calcium Chloride.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Carmine Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.