Flavored Syrup, Lite Butter

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Flavored Syrup, Lite Butter scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Of: Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Vanilla Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Sodium Hexametaphosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Honey & Syrups, this product is more processed than about 74% of the 3,559 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 Flavored Syrup, Lite Butter'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: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.