Food Quality Guide by KarbCoach
Great Value Decorating Kit: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Great Value decorating kit received a Food Integrity Score of 27 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects ultra-processed and high additive load. This decorating kit is loaded with artificial colors and stabilizers, making it more of a food-engineering project than a simple sugar treat. It contains multiple artificial additives which are typical of ultra-processed foods. For those seeking a naturally sourced alternative, consider kits that use only sugar and natural plant-based colorants. Main considerations include artificial color, thickener, and glazing agent. A simpler option to consider is explore natural decorating kits.
Food Integrity Score 27/100
What stood out on the label?
- Ultra-processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Artificial color
- Thickener
- Glazing agent
Simpler options to consider
- Explore natural decorating kits
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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Great Value Decorating Kit
- Brand
- Great Value
- Category
- Sweets & Desserts (source: Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings)
- GTIN / UPC
00078742374840- Serving size
- 12 GRM (1/12th Kit)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Food Quality Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Decorating Kit
Great Value
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
FD&C dyes like Blue #1, Red #40, and Yellow #5 are artificial colorants.
Consider This
Artificial colors and stabilizers in these sprinkles are common in ultra-processed foods.
Good Substitutes
Explore natural decorating kits using simple sugars and natural dyes.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis decorating kit is loaded with artificial colors and stabilizers, making it more of a food-engineering project than a simple sugar treat. It contains multiple artificial additives which are typical of ultra-processed foods. For those seeking a naturally sourced alternative, consider kits that use only sugar and natural plant-based colorants.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Artificial color
- Thickener
- Glazing agent
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- ARTIFICAL VANILLA FLAVOR — Artificial flavor
- FD&C YELLOW # 5 — Artificial color
- FD&C RED # 40 — Artificial color
Highest concern ingredients
- FD&C YELLOW # 5 (7/10) — Synthetic dye
- FD&C RED # 40 (7/10) — Synthetic dye
- FD&C BLUE #1 (7/10) — Synthetic dye
Better choice tips
- Explore natural decorating kits.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
CARROT SHAPED SPRINKLE: DEXTROSE, DEXTRIN, CORNSTARCH, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, GUM ARABIC, ARTIFICAL VANILLA FLAVOR, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARANAUBA WAX, FD&C YELLOW # 5, FD&C RED # 40, FD&C BLUE #1. BLACK JUMBO NONPAREILS: DEXTROSE, DEXTRIN, CORNSTARCH, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, GUM ARABIC, ARTIFICAL VANILLA FLAVOR, FD&C RED # 40, FD&C YELLOW # 5, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARANAUBA WAX, FD&C BLUE #1. WHITE JUMBO NONPAREILS AND SNOWFLAKES: DEXTROSE, DEXTRIN, CORNSTARCH, GLUCOSE SYRUP, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, GUM ARABIC, ARTIFICAL VANILLA FLAVOR, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE, CARANAUBA WAX, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR). HAT ROYAL ICING DECORATION: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, CORNSTARCH, XANTHAN GUM, GUM ARABIC, FD&C BLUE # 1, FD&C YELLOW # 5.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
ARTIFICAL VANILLA FLAVORConcern 7/10 — Higher concernArtificial flavorWatchlist
What this is
Artificial flavor
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial additive
FD&C YELLOW # 5Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic dye
Additional note
Artificial color
FD&C RED # 40Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic dye
Additional note
Artificial color
FD&C BLUE #1Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic dye
Additional note
Artificial color
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TITANIUM DIOXIDE (COLOR)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Additional note
Color agent
Family watchlist
Color certification
GLUCOSE SYRUPConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener
Additional note
Processed sugar syrup
CONFECTIONER'S GLAZEConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernGlazing agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Glazing agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gloss/texture enhancer
Additional note
Coating agent
CORN SYRUPConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener
Additional note
Processed corn syrup
Family watchlist
High-fructose use
XANTHAN GUMConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Thickening and gelling agent
Additional note
Thickening agent
Family watchlist
Thickener/stabilizer
DEXTRINConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Adds texture
Additional note
Texturizer
CARANAUBA WAXConcern 4/10 — Mild concernGlazing agentAdditive
What this is
Glazing agent
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Texture/gloss enhancer
Additional note
Gloss enhancer
DEXTROSEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener
Additional note
Refined sugar
MAGNESIUM STEARATEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAnti-caking agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Anti-caking agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Non-food uses
Additional note
Lubricant and anti-caking
GUM ARABICConcern 3/10 — Mild concernEmulsifierAdditive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Thickener/stabilizer
Additional note
Stabilizer
CORNSTARCHConcern 2/10 — Very low concernThickener
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined starch
SUGARConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener
Additional note
Natural sweetener
WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernBasic ingredient
What this is
Basic ingredient
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Essential ingredient
Additional note
Simple liquid
This analysis evaluates ingredient transparency and additive load but does not assess health impacts. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "syrup", "dextrose". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "carrot". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "carrot". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "carrot". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn syrup", "dextrose", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn syrup", "dextrose", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Ultra-processed)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Great Value Decorating Kit highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Great Value Decorating Kit shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Great Value Decorating Kit: 10g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low sodium content.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High sugar content; Artificial colors present; Multiple additives.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same sweets & desserts differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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