Erika Magnuson, Lindsay Deutsch and Bob Laird

USA TODAY

To pumpkin or not to pumpkin: Is that even a question this autumn?

It's impossible to miss the influx of orange-colored, seasonal treats on shelves this season.

But which products are completely artificial, and which "pumpkin" or "pumpkin spice" food items really contain precious meat from the bulbous autumnal favorite?

And who knew a berry could inspire such controversy? (Yes, pumpkins are fruits -- berries! -- and not vegetables.)

John Oliver's spicy tirade from Oct. 12 railed against all things pumpkin flavored, or as he called it, candle flavored. And a post from blogger Food Babe went viral for decoding the ingredients in a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte.

So in honor of fall and the treats it brings, USA TODAY Network takes a deeper look at 9 favorite products and whether they really contain pumpkin.