Spiced Bun, Spiced

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Chemical Preservatives (Antioxidants {Bha, Bht}, Potassium Sorbate, +1 more): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglyceride {Emulsifier}): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

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 Spiced Bun, Spiced'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: Cane Sugar Unrefined.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Shortening (Refined Soybean Oil Refined Palm Olein), Refined Palm Stearin, Refined Palm Oil, Margarine (Soybean Oil, Palm Stearin, Beta Carotene {Color}, Natural Butter Flavor Mono And Diglycerides {Emulsifiers} Salt, Antioxidants {Bha, Bht} Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate {Preservative}).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Propionate.

Natural sources but industrial application.