Marshmallow

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Marshmallow 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.
• Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel, Palm And Soybean)): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Artificial Colors (Artificial Colors (Including Fd&C Yellow 5, Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1)): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Confectioner'S Glaze): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Plant Proteins (Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Within Candy, this product is more processed than about 32% of the 21,778 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 Marshmallow'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.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Invert Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: White Mineral Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.