Pumpkin Mini Danish, Pumpkin
The processing score reflects 56 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
46 listed · 11 flagged for reviewSUGAR, WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, MARGARINE (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, STABILIZERS [CAROB BEAN AND/OR XANTHAN AND/OR GUAR GUMS]), PUMPKIN, SHORTENING (HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL), DEXTROSE, CORN STARCH, TURMERIC, APO CAROTENOL, ALCOHOL, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (VITAMIN E [TO PROTECT FRESHNESS]), CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E [TO PROTECT FRESHNESS]), CINNAMON, WHEAT STARCH, CORN SYRUP, MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED WHEAT STARCH, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CARAGEENAN, GLUCON DELTA LACTONE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, YELLOW 5 & #6, POTATO FLOUR, GINGER, CLOVES, SHORTENING (HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL), SOY FLOUR, GLYCERINE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, AGAR, EGG WHITES, SODIUM PROPIONATE, CORN FLOUR, VEGETABLE GUM, SOY LECITHIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, BETA CAROTENE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (TO PREVENT CAKING), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, WHEY, YEAST.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pumpkin Mini Danish, Pumpkin scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch, Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 & #6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerine, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
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 Pumpkin Mini Danish, Pumpkin'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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Agar.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Propylene Glycol.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Margarine (Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Salt, Mono And Diglycerides, Natural Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate), Shortening (Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Shortening (Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E [To Protect Freshness]), Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E [To Protect Freshness]).
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide, Beta Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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