Syrup, Sea Salt Caramel

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Syrup, Sea Salt Caramel scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Honey & Syrups, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 3,559 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 Syrup, Sea Salt Caramel'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: Non-Dairy Creamer (Partially Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Food Starch-Modified, Mono- And Diglycerides, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Cellulose Gum).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Sea Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color, Titanium Dioxide.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Acid Sulfate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hcl), Vitamin B2.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.