Mini Pecan Sticky Bun

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mini Pecan Sticky Bun scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Other Additives (Monoglycerides, Sodium Silicoaluminate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Agar): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Mini Pecan Sticky Bun'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.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Polysorbate 60.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Enriched (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid), Calcium Propionate, Enriched With Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Malted Barley, Folic Acid.

Natural sources but industrial application.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Margarine (Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Salt, Emulsifiers [Soya-Lecithin, Distilled Monoglycerides], Butter Flavor, Citric Acid, Antioxidant [Soy-Derived], Vitamin A And Permitted Coloring [Beta-Carotene]), Soybean Oil, Palm Oil Flakes, Fully Refined Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Butter Vanilla Flavor (Dextrose, Corn Starch Dioxide, Ethyl Alcohol, Turmeric Extract, Apo Carotenal, Vitamin E), Molasses.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Staeroyl Lactylate [Ssl], Wheat Gluten, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ammonium Sulfate, Xanthan Gum, Eggs, Calcium Sulfate, Enzymes [Contains Wheat], Ascorbic Acid, Beta Carotene [Color], Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast (Yeast, Soybean Oil, Sorbitan Monosterate, Ascorbic Acid, Arabic Gum).

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Shortening [Soybean Oil, Vegetable Mono- And Diglycerides, Tocopherols (Vitamin E)And Vitamin C Palmitate (As Antioxidants)].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.