The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat, total fat and cholesterol. It also contains trans fat.
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Ingredients
37 listed · 11 flagged for reviewSUGAR, COCONUT MILK, WHEAT FLOUR, EGG YOLKS, MILK, WATER, PASTEURIZED MILK & CREAM, PALM KERNEL OIL, HONEY, SOYBEAN OIL, THE FOLLOWING: HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, VANILLA, GELATIN, CHEESE CULTURE, SKIM MILK, CULTURED SKIM MILK, BETA CAROTENE, POLYSORBATE 60, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR, ENRICHMENT, COCONUT OIL, SODIUM CASEINATE, GUAR GUM, CREAM, VEGETABLE MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, SODIUM ALGINATE, CITRIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN GUM, COCONUT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pie scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (The Following: High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Sodium Alginate, +1 more): 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 Pie'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: Vanilla.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Monostearate, Vegetable Mono & Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Caseinate.
Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Honey.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Kernel Oil, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
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