Caramel Popcorn
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, sodium and saturated fat.
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Ingredients
16 listed · 4 flagged for reviewSUGAR, SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT FLOUR, POPCORN, BUTTER, CREAM, CORN SYRUP, SALT, COCONUT OIL, MOLASSES, SUNFLOWER OIL, CANOLA OIL, SOY LECITHIN, MALT SYRUP, BAKING SODA, VANILLIN, YEAST.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Caramel Popcorn scores Highly 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.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Vanillin): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Popcorn & Pretzels, this product is more processed than about 43% of the 4,573 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 Caramel Popcorn'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, Molasses, Malt Syrup.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil, Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Soda.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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