Mini Treats, Chocolate Peanut

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mini Treats, Chocolate Peanut scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Cocoa Butter; Less Than 2% Of The Following: High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gel, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Selenate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Snack & Energy Bars, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 8,001 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 Treats, Chocolate Peanut'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: Caramel (Maltitol Syrup, Nonfat Milk, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Cream, Glycerin, Butter [Cream, Salt], Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Soy Lecithin), Chocolate Flavored Coating (Lactitol, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Polydextrose, Cocoa, Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Vanilla Extract, Acesulfame Potassium), Corn Maltodextrin, Fructose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Safflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Ferric Phosphate, Zinc Oxide, and 5 more.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, and 5 more.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta-Carotene.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.