Nut Clusters

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch, Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 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 Nut Clusters' 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: Slow Roasted Turkey Breast - Browned With Caramelized Sugars - Turkey Breast, Caramelized Sugars. Dark Chocolate Peanut Almond Nut Clusters - Peanuts, Sugar, Dark Chocolate (Chocolate Liquor, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin - An Emulsifier, Vanilla, Milk).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt, Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.