Strwbry Forest Cake, Strwbry Forest

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Starches (Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Tbhq [Antioxidant]): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Artificial Color (Including Yellow 5&6)): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 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 Strwbry Forest Cake, Strwbry Forest'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.

Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker

In this product: High Fat Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Chocolate Liquor.

Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Carrageenan.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavoring.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Mono- And Diglycerides, Polyglycerol Esters.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Propylene Glycol Esters.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugar AlcoholsUPF marker

In this product: Sorbitol.

Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Strawberries (Strawberries, Sugar), Topping (Water, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Contains 2% Or Less Of Polysorbate 60, Carbohydrate Gum, Artificial Flavor, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Monostearate, Sodium Citrate, Soy Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Colored With Annatto), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.