Napoleon Dessert

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Stabilizers & Gums (Fondant (Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Agar, Artificial Color, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Mono And Diglycerides, Locust Bean Gum), Glaze Water, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Pectin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate Preservative , Artificial Flavor, Carrageenan, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Metabisulfite Preservative , Paprika Color , Cream Stabilizer Carrageenan, Maltodextrin , Turmeric, Baking Powder Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate Monohydrate): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Vanilla Extract (Extractives Of Bourbon Vanilla Beans, Water, Ethyl Alcohol)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

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 Napoleon Dessert'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: Sugar, Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Cornstarch).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: 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.