Pecan Pie
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
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Ingredients
14 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCORN SYRUP, EGGS, PECANS, CANE SUGAR, BROWN RICE FLOUR, PALM OIL, POTATO STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH, LEMON JUICE, WATER, PURE VANILLA EXTRACT, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, SALT, XANTHAN GUM.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Pecan Pie scores Highly 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.
- Natural Flavors (Pure Vanilla Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cakes & Pastries, this is among the less processed 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 Pecan Pie'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: Cane Sugar.
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.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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