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Pop-tarts
Flavor:
Frosted Cookies & Crème Pop-Tarts®
Ingredients:
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Vitamin B1 [thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B2 [riboflavin], Folic Acid), Sugar, Dextrose, Soybean And Palm Oil (With Tbhq For Freshness), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Bleached Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup. Contains 2% Or Less Of Whey, Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda), Caramel Color, Color Added, Cornstarch, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Gelatin, Egg Whites, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the ‘Pop-tarts Frosted Cookies & Crème Pop-Tarts®’ is a product that our evaluation deems best to avoid. This score reflects the presence of multiple ingredients that contradict the criteria for cleaner food options.
The product is not organic and includes GMO ingredients, which already sets it back in terms of our standards for a health-conscious diet. It contains several types of added sugars, such as sugar, dextrose, and corn syrup, which contribute to its low score. High fructose corn syrup, another sweetener found in the product, is especially flagged due to its negative health implications.
Furthermore, the Pop-Tarts feature a variety of potentially harmful additives. These include natural and artificial flavors, enriched flour, soy lecithin, caramel color, and corn starch. Of particular concern are the known harmful additives like artificial flavor and caramel color, alongside TBHQ, a preservative that extends shelf life but raises health concerns.
The oils used in this product, specifically soybean and palm oil, are also a point of contention. Palm oil production is often associated with environmental issues, and it is not considered a healthy oil due to its processing methods and fat composition.
The ‘Pop-tarts Frosted Cookies & Crème Pop-Tarts®’ fails to meet the criteria for a cleaner, healthier food product. Its composition includes a range of non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful ingredients. The use of controversial additives and oils further solidifies its position at the bottom of our rating scale. Consumers seeking healthier, more environmentally friendly food options would be advised to consider alternatives to this product.
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