Kathy Kaye, Popcorn Balls

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Kathy Kaye, Popcorn Balls 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.
• Artificial Colors (Artificial Color (Titanium Dioxide), Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, Soy Lecithin Added As An Emulsifier): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Artificial And Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Popcorn & Pretzels, this product is more processed than about 79% of the 4,573 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 Kathy Kaye, Popcorn Balls' 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: Popcorn Ball: Sugar, Drizzle: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Palm Kernel Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.