Valentine Mint Patties

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Valentine Mint Patties scores Ultra-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.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Red 3): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Plant Proteins (Modified Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Within Chocolate, this product is more processed than about 67% of the 9,618 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 Valentine Mint Patties' 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, Chocolate (Chocolate Liquor Processed With Alkali, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Milk Fat, And Soy Lecithin Added As An Emulsifier).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Peppermint Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.