Smart Pockets

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Calcium Propionate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Fiber, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Dough Conditioners (Mono & Diglycerides, Enzyme)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Bread, this product is more processed than about 48% of the 11,494 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 Smart Pockets' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Polydextrose, Sugar, Rebaudioside A (Stevia).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Calcium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Potassium Bicarbonate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Fumaric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Soybean/Canola Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.