Orange-Cherry-Grape Assorted Junior Ice Cream Pops, Orange-Cherry-Grape

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Orange-Cherry-Grape Assorted Junior Ice Cream Pops, Orange-Cherry-Grape 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.
• Artificial Flavors (Of: Artificial Flavors, Of: Artificial Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Artificial Colors (Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Propylene Glycol Monoester): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, this product is more processed than about 38% of the 14,928 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 Orange-Cherry-Grape Assorted Junior Ice Cream Pops, Orange-Cherry-Grape'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.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Mono & Diglycerides.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin A Palmitate.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.