White Cake

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, White Cake scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Emulsifiers (Sorbitan Monostearate, Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, +1 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Artificial And Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Vegetable Shortening [ Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Interesterified Soybean Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Mono-And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Tbhq Preservatives ], Corn Syrup, Water, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Contains Less Than 2% Of Sweetened Condensed Milk, Rice Flour, Salt, Citric Acid, Cornstarch, Maltodextrin, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Glycerin, Glucose Syrup Wheat Or Corn , Invert Sugar, Gum Arabic, Locust Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Gum, Carrageenan, Guar Gum, Phosphoric Acid, Caramel Color, Polysorbate 80, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Dextrose, Titanium Dioxide For Color , Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate Preservatives , Decorated Cakes May Contain- Blue 1, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40, Red 40 Lake, Red 3, Blue 2 Lake, Indigo Carmine E132): 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 White Cake'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Cake - Sugar, Icing And Garnish- Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.