Milkita, Milkshake Lollipops, Assorted

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Milkita, Milkshake Lollipops, Assorted scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Glucose): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Coconut Oil (Tree Nuts)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Artificial Flavors (Artificial Flavors (Melon, Strawberry, Chocolate, Banana, Milk)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Red 3, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Processed Fruit Products (Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkalizing Agent)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

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 Milkita, Milkshake Lollipops, Assorted'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: Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin).

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Carbonate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Antioxidant (Bht).

Natural sources but industrial application.