Apple Lattice Pie

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Apple Lattice Pie 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.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.

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 Apple Lattice 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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Stabilizer Blend (Corn Starch, Dextrose, Sugar, Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Agar-Agar), Baking Glaze (Maltodextrin, Sodium Alginate, Mono- And Diglycerides).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil, 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.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Propionate To Retard Spoilage.

Natural sources but industrial application.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.