The Kroger Co, Brownie, Colossal

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, The Kroger Co, Brownie, Colossal scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids, Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)Chocolate Icing Also Contains-Cocoa Processed With Alkali Colored Icing Also Contains-Shortening [Palm Oil, Canola And/Or Soybean Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean [Palm Oil, Canola And/Or Soybean Oil, Partially Hydrogenated And Cottonseed Oils, Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Tbhq (Preservatives)], Contains Less Than 2% Of Maltodextrin, Modified Corn Starch, Guar Gum, Gum Arabic, Locust Bean Gum, Caramel Color, Invert Sugar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Blue 1, Blue 1 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40, Red 40 Lake, Red 3, Blue 2 Lake If Chocolate Fudge Iced Also Contains- Vegetable Oil (Palm, Canola), Sweetened Condensed Milk (Milk, Sugar), Mono And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60 Quins- Sugar, Rice Flour, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil Gum, Confectioner'S Glaze, Carrageenan, Soy Lecithin, Red 40, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Artificial Flavor, Blue 2): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Kroger Co, Brownie, Colossal'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: Brownie-Sugar, Soy Lecithin (Contains Sulfite)White Icing-Sugar, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Vegetable Shortening (Interesterified Soybean Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color, Titanium Dioxide.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

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

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Water Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Alpha Tocopherol.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.