Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apple, Pumpkin Spice

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apple, Pumpkin Spice 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 (Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Fresh Produce, this product is more processed than about 90% of the 6,649 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 Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apple, Pumpkin Spice'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.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Shortening (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Citric Acid (Preservative), Lecithin (Processing Aid)). Evaporated Milk.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Cookie Crumble (Wheat Flour, Sugar Vegetable Oils (Contains One Or More Of Soy Bean Oil, Sunflower Oil, Canola Oil, Palm Oil), Brown Sugar, Sodium Bicarbonate (Leavening)Soy Flour, Salt, Cinnamon).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.