Planters, Brittle Nut Medley

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Planters, Brittle Nut Medley 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.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Nuts & Seeds, this product is more processed than about 84% of the 20,883 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 Planters, Brittle Nut Medley'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.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Yogurt Flavored Raisins (Yogurt Coating [Sugar, Palm And Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Yogurt Powder {Cultured Whey (From Milk), Skim Milk), Sweet Whey Powder, Nonfat Dry Milk, Artificial Color, Soy Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor].

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Confectioner'S Glaze [Shellac, Soybean Oil], Peanut And/Or Cottonseed Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Peanut Brittle (Sugar, Peanuts, Corn Syrup, Butter [Cream, Salt], Baking Soda, Salt), Sugar, Honey.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Pretzels (Enriched Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate {Vitamin B1}, Riboflavin {Vitamin B2}, Folic Acid], Salt, Malted Barley Flour, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Baking Soda).

Natural sources but industrial application.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.