Popcorn

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Popcorn 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.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Popcorn & Pretzels, this product is more processed than about 79% of the 4,573 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 Popcorn'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: White Chocolate Flavored Candy Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel, Palm Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Whole Milk, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Vanilla Flavoring), Brown Sugar, Sugar, Lavender Milk Chocolate Gems (Milk Chocolate [Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Dry Whole Milk, Soy Lecithin {Emulsifier}, Salt, Vanilla Flavoring], Sugar, Artificial Color, Blue 2 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Red 3, Gum Arabic, Corn Syrup, Confectioner'S Glaze), and 5 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.