Cake, Vanilla Creme

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Cake, Vanilla Creme 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.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate Preservative, Tbhq Preservative, Sodium Benzoate Preservative): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil And/Or Partially Hydrogenated Canola Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Other Additives (Distilled Monoglycerides, Distilled Propylene Glycol Monoesters Of Fats And Fatty Acids, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, +1 more): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 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 Cake, Vanilla Creme'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: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Agar-Agar, and 2 more.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Industrial EnzymesUPF marker

In this product: Enzymes.

Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Canola Oil, Vegetable Shortening (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Monoglycerides, Tbhq Preservative, Citric Acid Preservative), Vegetable Shortening (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean & Cottonseed Oils, Soy Lecithin), and 1 more.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Baking Soda).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Silicon Dioxide.

Common in powdered processed foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.