Turtle Cream Pie
The processing score reflects 49 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
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Ingredients
37 listed · 14 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGGS, SUGAR, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), PALM OIL, HALF & HALF, WATER, ALMONDS, CORN SYRUP, COCOA, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), SOYBEAN OIL, COCONUT OIL, DEXTROSE, SODIUM CASEINATE (A MILK DERIVATIVE), COCOA BUTTER, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CARRAGEENAN GUM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT, CARBOHYDRATE GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM CITRATE, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SWEETENED CONDENSED WHOLE MILK (MILK, SUGAR), HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, POLYSORBATE 60, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, GUAR GUM, BETA CAROTENE, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Turtle Cream Pie scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa, Chocolate Liquor (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate (A Milk Derivative)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan Gum, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, +1 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 Turtle Cream Pie'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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Monostearate, Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Vanilla Extract.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Sweetened Condensed Whole Milk (Milk, Sugar).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Coconut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate 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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