Dessert Dip, Peppermint Bark

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Dessert Dip, Peppermint Bark scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate Added To Protect Flavor): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Other Additives (Creme Fraiche (Pasteurized Cultured Cream, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid [To Protect Freshness])): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Peppermint Flavor, Vanilla Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Dips & Salsa, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 6,665 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 Dessert Dip, Peppermint Bark'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, Peppermint Bark (Sugar, Non-Hydrogenated Palm Kernel And Palm Oil, Whey Powder [Milk], Skimmed Milk Powder, Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla, Cane Sugar, Peppermint Oil, Fd&C Red 40).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.