Marshmallow Double Heart Pop, Marshmallow

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Marshmallow Double Heart Pop, Marshmallow 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.
• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Artificial Colors (Red 3 Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Carnauba Wax, Confectioner'S Glaze): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Candy, this product is more processed than about 32% of the 21,778 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 Marshmallow Double Heart Pop, Marshmallow'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: Marshmallow: Wheat Sugar Syrup, Sugar, Dextrose, Natural Vanilla Flavor. Topping: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Color Added (Beets).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.