Mighty Muffin with Probiotics*

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mighty Muffin with Probiotics* 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 with Probiotics*'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], Soy 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.