Candy Cane Gingerbread Train Kit

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Candy Cane Gingerbread Train Kit scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Dextrin, +1 more): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Flavors (Artificial Vanilla Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Artificial Colors (Red 3, Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.

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 Candy Cane Gingerbread Train Kit'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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Acetylated Monoglycerides, Confectioner'S Glaze, Carnauba Wax.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Polysorbate 60.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Gum Arabic.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Molasses, Glucose Syrup, Red 40. Candy Cane Shaped Sprinkles: Dextrose, and 1 more.

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).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Caramel Color, Titanium Dioxide.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate. White Ready-To-Use Icing: Sugar.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.