Monster Marsh Filled Marshmallows

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Monster Marsh Filled Marshmallows 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.
• Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 67% of the 9,618 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 Monster Marsh Filled Marshmallows' 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: Sprinkles (Sugar, Corn Starch, Palm Oil And Palm Kernel Oil, Soy Lecithin, Dextrin, Confectioner'S Glaze, Carnauba Wax, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Blue 1 Lake, Red 40 Lake), Sugar, Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Extract), Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm And Palm Kernel Oils.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.