Mixed Berry Mousse, Mixed Berry

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mixed Berry Mousse, Mixed Berry scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate, Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gel, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, +1 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Puddings & Gelatin, this product is more processed than about 36% of the 1,991 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 Mixed Berry Mousse, Mixed Berry'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: Monoglycerides, Polyglycerate 60 (Ethoxylated Mono- And Diglycerides).

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Strawberry Artificially Flavored Filling (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Strawberries, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Preservatives [Sodium Propionate, Potassium Sorbate], Artificial Flavor, Salt, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Red 40), Dextrose, Brown Sugar, and 1 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Margarine (Palm Oil, Water, Soybean Oil, Salt, Mono- And Diglycerides, Artificial Flavor, Annatto Extract [For Color], Preservative [Calcium Disodium Edta], Vitamin A Palmitate), Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Preservative (Potassium Sorbate).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta-Carotene Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.