Processing Score
6.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 8 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, corn syrup and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
071720002315
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size13 g
Amount per serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 35mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 10g
Includes 10g Added Sugars
20%
Protein 0g
* 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
7 listed · 2 flagged for reviewSUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CONDENSED SKIM MILK, PALM OIL, IODIZED SALT (SALT, POTASSIUM IODATE). CORN STARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SOY LECITHIN.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cajeta Flavored Pops, Cajeta scores Highly 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.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Candy, this is among the less processed of the 21,778 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 Cajeta Flavored Pops, Cajeta'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: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Iodized Salt (Salt, Potassium Iodate). Corn Starch.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates 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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