Rich Milk & Dark Chocolate, Cherry Cordials

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Rich Milk & Dark Chocolate, Cherry Cordials scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Flavors (Vanillin (An Artificial Flavor)}): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40}, Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Processed Fruit Products (Chocolate, Chocolate Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 67% of the 9,618 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 Rich Milk & Dark Chocolate, Cherry Cordials' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Consist Of Chocolate {Sugar, Sugar, Invert Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sulfur Dioxide (To Promote Color Retention).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.