Sweet's, Chocolate Bridge Mix

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Sweet's, Chocolate Bridge Mix 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.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellow 6, Red 3): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Confectioner'S Glaze): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerine): 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 Sweet's, Chocolate Bridge Mix'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: Milk And Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Dry Whole Milk, Soy Lecithin (An Emulsifier), Vanilla Extract, Salt). 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.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Malic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.