Napoleons

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Tapioca Starch, Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils (Palm, Palm Kernel, Coconut And/Or Cotton Seed)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate (As Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (As Preservative)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Agar Gum (As Stabilizer), Modified Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

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

Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker

In this product: Sodium Caseinate.

Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin (As Emulsifier), Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids (As Emulsifier), Sorbitan Tristearate (As Stabilizer).

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate (As Emulsifier), Sodium Metabisulphite As Preservative (Contains Sulphites).

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar (Sugar, Glucose, Glucose-Fructose, Dextrose), Margarine (Modified Palm Kernel, Sugar, Soy Lecithin [As Emulsifier], Natural Flavor).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Margarine (Modified Palm Kernel, Palm Oil, Beta-Carotene).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Colors (Titanium Dioxide, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Beta-Carotene).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.