Cocoa Cloud Macchiato Decadent Cake, Cocoa Cloud Macchiato Decadent

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Cocoa Cloud Macchiato Decadent Cake, Cocoa Cloud Macchiato Decadent 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 (Potassium Sorbate [Preservative]): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Other Additives (Emulsifier (Mono- And Diglycerides, Propylene Glycol Mono- And Diesters Of Fats And Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Ground Coffee, Vanilla (Milk), Natural Caramel Flavor, +1 more): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Cocoa Cloud Macchiato Decadent Cake, Cocoa Cloud Macchiato Decadent'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.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60, Mono- And Diglycerides.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Agar-Agar.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Deli Caramel (Corn Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Milk [Milk, Skim Milk, Sugar], Water, Sugar, Palm Oil, Modified Food Starch, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Alginate, Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phosphate, Tartaric Acid), Butter Toffee Bits (Sugar, Butter [Milk], Almonds, Sweetened Condensed Milk [Milk, Sugar], Milk Chocolate [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Nonfat Milk, Milkfat, Lactose {Milk}, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor], Salt, Sunflower Oil), Belgian Chocolate (Palm Oil, Cocoa [Processed With Alkali], Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Lecithin, Salt, Belgian Chocolate Liquor), and 1 more.

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.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Natural Espresso Flavor (Water, Coffee, Propylene Glycol, Caramel Color, Natural Flavors).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Acetate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.