White Celebration Cake, White

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, White Celebration Cake, White scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Modified Corn Starch. Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Artificial Colors (Blue 1 Lake, Red 3, Red 40, +2 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate-60, Soy Lecithin, +1 more): 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 White Celebration Cake, White'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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, and 1 more.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Gum Arabic.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

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 AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Shortening [Palm And Soybean Oils, Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate-60, Tbhq A Preservative , Citric Acid A Preservative]], Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Margarine (Palm Oil And Soybean Oils, Water, Salt, Mono And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate (A Preservative), Artificial Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Powder (Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Mono-Calcium Phosphate, Di-Calcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.