Mr. & Mrs. Claus Collection

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mr. & Mrs. Claus Collection 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.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor (Caramel Extract), Vanilla Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin (Soybean)): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 67% of the 9,618 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 Mr. & Mrs. Claus Collection'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: Ivory Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milk, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Natural Vanilla), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Vanilla Extract), Dark Chocolate (Unsweetened Chocolate, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Vanilla Extract), Invert Sugar, and 2 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Natural Color (Red [Carmine]).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.