Russell Stover, Assorted Fine Chocolates

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Russell Stover, Assorted Fine Chocolates 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.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Condensed Milk, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Processed Fruit Products (Chocolate Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

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 Russell Stover, Assorted Fine Chocolates' 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: Ingredients Consist Of Chocolate {Sugar Chocolate, Sugar, Invert Sugar, Brown Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Kernel Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sulfur Dioxide To Promote Color Retention Fd&C Red 40}, Almonds, Molasses, Salt, Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Processed With Potassium Carbonate, Confectioner'S Glaze, Butter, White Chocolate {Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk, Soy Lecithin An Emulsifier , Artificial Flavor, Salt}, Sorbitol, Egg Albumen, Raspberries, Raisins, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Apricots With Sulfur Dioxide To Promote Color Retention , Orange Peel, Honey, Strawberries, Raspberries, Soy Lecithin An Emulsifier , Spice, Maple Sugar, Tapioca Flour, Fd&C Colors Red 40, Yellow 5, & #6, Blue 1 , Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate Preservatives , Tocopherols A Natural Antioxidant Invertase An Enzyme , And Carmine Color. 4120-102.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.