Mini Muffins with Pecans, Pecans
The processing score reflects 34 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
20 listed · 7 flagged for reviewWHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, COTTONSEED OIL, EGGS, WATER, CORN SYRUP, XANTHAN GUM, GLYCERIN, PECANS, SORBITOL, NONFAT MILK, LEAVENING (SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, POLYGLYCEROL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, PRESERVATIVES (SORBIC ACID, SODIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, VANILLA EXTRACT, ENRICHMENT (THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACIN, FOLIC ACID, REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Mini Muffins with Pecans, Pecans scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Mono & Diglycerides, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
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 Mini Muffins with Pecans, Pecans' 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.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Vanilla Extract.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Cottonseed Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Aluminum Sulfate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preservatives (Sorbic Acid, Sodium Propionate, Potassium Sorbate), Enrichment (Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folic Acid, Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide).
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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