Vanilla Reduced Calorie Pudding

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Vanilla Reduced Calorie Pudding scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Other Additives (Tetrasodiumpyrophosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Salt, Microcrystallinecellulose, Titaniumdioxide Forcolor , Emulsifier Mono- And Diglycerides, Nonfat Dry Milk, Modified Tapioca Starch , Xanthan Gum, Aspartame* Sweetener ,Acesulfamepotassium Sweetener ,Artificial Flavoring, Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Puddings & Gelatin, this product is more processed than about 36% of the 1,991 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 Vanilla Reduced Calorie Pudding'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: Starch Blend (Modified Tapioca Starch, Maltodextrin), Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Disodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.