Assorts Licorice, Assorts

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Assorts Licorice, Assorts scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Emulsifiers (Glycerol): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Natural Flavors (Flavorings (Aniseed, Lemon, Raspberry, Vanilla, Orange)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Candy, this is among the less processed of the 21,778 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 Assorts Licorice, Assorts' 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, Sugar Cane Molasses, Glucose Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oils (Palm Oil, Coconut Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Colors (Caramel, Beetroot Red, Turmeric Oleoresin, Paprika Extract, Spirulina Extract, Fruit And Vegetable Juices From Concentrate).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.