Spring Mix

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Spring Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Flavors (Artificial Vanilla Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Artificial Colors (Red 3, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 5, +4 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Gum Arabic): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Baking Supplies, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,060 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 Spring Mix'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.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

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

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.