Pastry Puffs

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Starches (Corn, Wheat)): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Bha, Bht (To Help Protect Flavor)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Caramel Filling [Corn Syrup, Sugar, Glycerin, Brown Sugar, Blend Of Vegetable Oil (Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Oil), Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk), Whey (Milk), Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Carrageenan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Monostearate, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Phosphoric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavor.], Guar Gum, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

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 Pastry Puffs' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Plant ProteinsUPF marker

In this product: Soy Protein.

Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Emulsifiers (Polysorbate 60, Mono And Diglycerides), Sodium Bisulfate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (May Contain One Or More Of The Following: Palm, Palm Kernel, Soybean And Canola Oils).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Colors (Caramel, Red 40, Blue 1, Annatto, Turmeric).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.