Whitman's, Sampler, Assorted Fine Chocolate

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Whitman's, Sampler, Assorted Fine Chocolate scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Flavors (Vanillin (An Artificial Flavor)}): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40}): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.

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 Whitman's, Sampler, Assorted Fine Chocolate'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.

Processed Fruit ProductsUPF marker

In this product: Chocolate, Chocolate Processed With Alkali, Cocoa Powder.

Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Sugar AlcoholsUPF marker

In this product: Sorbitol.

Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Ingredients Consist Of Chocolate {Sugar, Sugar, Invert Sugar, Brown Sugar, and 4 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sulfur Dioxide (To Promote Color Retention), Colors (Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5 & #6), Carmine Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt, Salt}.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.