Rolled Pie Crust

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Fats (Lard And Hydrogenated Lard With Bht Added To Protect Flavor): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Crusts & Dough, this product is more processed than about 41% of the 2,350 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 Rolled Pie Crust'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: Colored With (Yellow 5, Red 40).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid And Sodium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate Added To Retard Spoilage.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.