Pie

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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 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: Whipped Topping (Water, Non-Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Sugar, Non-Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Sodium Caseinate, Natural Flavor, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Monostearate, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Beta Carotene For Color), Sugar, Brown Sugar, Whipping Cream (Cream, Sugar, Skim Milk, Invert Syrup, Modified Corn Starch, Crystalline Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Artificial Flavor, Polysorbate 80), and 3 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm, Soybean), Vegetable Oil (Soybean And/Or Cottonseed).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Propionate To Retard Spoilage.

Natural sources but industrial application.