Build It Yourself Gingerbread Castle, Gingerbread

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Build It Yourself Gingerbread Castle, Gingerbread 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.
• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Cookies & Crackers, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 18,630 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 Build It Yourself Gingerbread Castle, Gingerbread'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.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Cellulose Gum, Gum Tragacanth, Vegetable Shortening Palm Oil, Modified Palm Oil, Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60 , Water, Glycerin, Modified Tapioca Starch, Cellulose Gum, Gum Tragacanth, Artificial Flavor, Sodium Diacetate, Fd&C Red 40, Fd&C Red 3, Potassium Sorbate Preservative . Red/Green Mini Sugared Gum Drops: Corn Syrup, Sugar, Corn Starch, Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Artificial And Natural Flavors, Fd&C Yellow 5, Fd&C Yellow 6, Fd&C Blue 1, Fd&C Red 40. Black Icing Tube: Sugar, Water, Vegetable Shortening Palm Oil, Modified Palm Oil, Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60 , Corn Syrup, Corn Starch, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Fd&C Yellow 5, Fd&C Red 40, Fd&C Blue 1, Artificial Flavor, Potassium Sorbate Preservative , Citric Acid. Candy Coins: Dextrose, Corn Starch, Dextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Gum Arabic, Artificial Flavor, Confectioner'S Glaze, Carnauba Wax, Fd&C Yellow 5. Candy Stars: Dextrose, Corn Starch, Dextrin, Magnesium Stearate, Gum Arabic, Artificial Flavor, Confectioner'S Glaze, Carnauba Wax, Fd&C Yellow 5, Fd&C Red 40, Fd&C Blue 1. Mario Icing Decoration: Confectioner'S Sugar, Tapioca Flour, Water, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Gum Arabic, Cellulose Gum, Titanium Dioxide Color , Potassium Sorbate Preservative , Artificial Flavor, Fd&C Yellow 5, Fd&C Yellow 6, Fd&C Red 3, Fd&C Red 40, Fd&C Blue 2, Fd&C Blue 1, Fd&C Green 3, Tartaric Acid. Mushroom Icing Decoration: Confectioner'S Glaze, Tapioca Flour, Water, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Gum Arabic, Cellulose Gum, Titanium Dioxide Color , Potassium Sorbate Preservative , Artificial Flavor, Fd&C Yellow 5, Fd&C Yellow 6, Fd&C Red 3, Fd&C Red 40, Fd&C Blue 2, Fd&C Blue 1, Fd&C Green 3, Tartaric Acid.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Sodium Diacetate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Molasses, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative). Red Fondant: Confectioner'S Sugar (Sugar, Corn Starch).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil, Modified Palm Oil), Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil, Modified Palm Oil, Mono-And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60), Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil, Modified Palm Oil, Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Titanium Dioxide.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid. Green Fondant: Confectioner'S Sugar (Sugar, Corn Starch).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.