Taylors, Mountain Mix Candy

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Taylors, Mountain Mix Candy scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Artificial Colors (Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, +2 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Gems, Cocoa Powder): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier)Colors: Blue 2 Lake): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Nuts & Seeds, this product is more processed than about 84% of the 20,883 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 Taylors, Mountain Mix Candy'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.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Gum Arabic.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Confectioners Glaze (Carnauba Wax, Bees Wax, Shellac).

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Peanut And/Or Corn Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.