Mighty Muffin, Double Chocolate

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mighty Muffin, Double Chocolate scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Isolate (Whey Protein Isolate [Milk], Soy Lecithin)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Plant Proteins (Pea Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Baking Mixes, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,176 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 Mighty Muffin, Double Chocolate'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: Bittersweet Chocolate (Unsweetened Chocolate [Processed With Potassium Carbonate, Sugar, Cocoa Butter], Soya Lecithin), Stevia Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda, Baking Powder (Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Non-Gmo Corn Starch).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.