Mrs. Freshley's, Chocolate Icers

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mrs. Freshley's, Chocolate Icers scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Preserved With Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa (Natural And Processed With Alkali), Chocolate Liquor): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

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 Mrs. Freshley's, Chocolate Icers' 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: Glycerine, Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Monostearate, and 2 more.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Agar, Xanthan Gum.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Monoglycerides.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzymes.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Agave Syrup, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oils (Palm Oil And Soybean Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Tricalcium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.