Ticklebelly, Lemon Meringue Cake
Processing Score
23.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 58 ingredients, including artificial colors, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, plus 6 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
734781103383
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size91 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
17%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 38g
14%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 2g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
51 listed · 17 flagged for reviewSUGAR, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, MILK, SOYBEAN OIL, CREAM, EGGS, EGG WHITES, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NONFAT MILK, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, SALT, CORN STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, AGAR, PALM OIL, LEMON PULP, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, TRIETHYL CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, YELLOW 5, GELLAN GUM, LEMON OIL, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, ASCORBIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, YELLOW 6, LOCUST BEAN GUM, CREAM OF TARTAR, CARAMEL COLOR, MONOGLYCERIDES, WHEY, BHA, MONOSODIUM PHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, SODIUM PROPIONATE, GLYCERINE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Ticklebelly, Lemon Meringue Cake 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.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Bha): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, +4 more): 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 Ticklebelly, Lemon Meringue Cake'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Propylene Glycol, Monoglycerides.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Monostearate, Glycerine.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Lemon Oil.
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: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Cream Of Tartar.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Triethyl Citrate, Monosodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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