Easter Egg Hunt Sprinkles

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Easter Egg Hunt Sprinkles scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Confectioner'S Glaze (Shellac), Carnauba Wax, Beeswax): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Arabic, Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan Salt): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Artificol Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Baking Supplies, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,060 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 Easter Egg Hunt Sprinkles' 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, Icing Sugar, Glucose Syrup.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Canola Oil, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Artificol Colors (Fd&C Yellow 5, Fd&C Blue 1, Fd&C Red 3).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.