Rolled Pie Crusts

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Lard): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Bht [Preservative]): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• 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 Crusts' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1]. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid). Wheat Starch.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Of: Salt Sodium Propionate And Citric Acid And Potassium Sorbate.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Colored With (Yellow 5, Red 40).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.