Processing Score
12.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
718813183994
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 35mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 20g
Includes 19g Added Sugars
38%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 40mg
1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
12 listed · 4 flagged for reviewSUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, WHEY POWDER (MILK), WHOLE MILK POWDER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, NONFAT DRY MILK POWDER, GUM ARABIC, RED 40, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Peppermint Melt'ems, Peppermint scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Arabic): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Peppermint Melt'ems, Peppermint'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: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Kernel Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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