Pecan Pie, Pecan

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Pecan Pie, Pecan 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.
• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch (Corn)): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.

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 Pecan Pie, Pecan'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: Brown Sugar, Butter Pecan Base (Brown Sugar, Water, Salt, Natural Flavor [Milk], Citric Acid, Preservatives [Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate], Annatto Extract [Color]).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Oils (Palm, Soybean).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Blend (Yeast, Enzymes).

Industrial fermentation for additive production.