Lime Low Calorie Gelatin Dessert, Lime

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Lime Low Calorie Gelatin Dessert, Lime scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame*): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Bha): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.

Within Puddings & Gelatin, this product is more processed than about 36% 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 Lime Low Calorie Gelatin Dessert, Lime'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 Flavoring.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Adipic Acid (For Tartness).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Citrate (Controls Acidity), Sodium Citrate (Controls Acidity), Acesulfame Potassium.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.