The Bakery, Creme Cake, Blueberry

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, The Bakery, Creme Cake, Blueberry scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Sweeteners (Acesulfame-K, Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Sugar Alcohols (Maltitol* And Sorbitol* Syrup): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
• Other Additives (Emulsifier Blend (Propylene Glycol Monoester, Distilled Monoglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Silicon Dioxide, Citric Acid)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

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 The Bakery, Creme Cake, Blueberry'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.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Vegetable Shortening (Soybean Oil, Polyglycerol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Mono- & Diglycerides, Tbhq Added To Protect Flavor).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Pan Release (Soybean Oil, Corn Flour, Shortening, Soy Lecithin, Tbhq As An Antioxidant), Calcium Propionate.

Natural sources but industrial application.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Monocalcium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sorbic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.