Yellow Cookie Icing

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerine, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Agar, Locust Bean Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Acetylated Monoglyceride): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

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 Yellow Cookie Icing'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: Fondant (Sugar, Water, Corn Syrup), Sugar, Invert 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.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Titanium Dioxide.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.