Little Debbie
Flavor:
Fudge Rounds
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), Corn Syrup, Sugar, Dextrose, Palm and Soybean Oils with TBHQ (Tert-butylhydroquinone) and Citric Acid to Protect Flavor, Water, Cocoa. Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Palm and Palm Kernel Oil Whey (Milk), Baking Soda, Dried Eggs, Salt, Caramel Color, Corn Starch, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbic Acid, (to Preserve Freshness), Mono- and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Titanium Dioxide, Red #40, Soy Flour, Dried Egg Whites, Citric Acid, Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Corn Starch), Soybean Oil.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Little Debbie Fudge Rounds fall at the lower end of the spectrum on our clean eating scale. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, factors that significantly impact its rating. The inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, further detracts from its score, while the presence of dextrose and corn syrup, which are considered more harmful forms of added sugar, amplify the product’s negative health implications.
The Little Debbie Fudge Rounds also contain a range of additives that raise concerns. Ingredients like natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin, and caramel color are seen as potentially harmful, leading to a lower rating. More alarmingly, it contains additives identified as known harmful elements, including artificial flavor, caramel color, titanium dioxide, TBHQ, and Red 40. These ingredients contribute to the product’s low score due to their controversial nature in food products.
Additionally, the product is made with oils that are considered harmful, including soybean oil and palm oils. The presence of artificial flavors furthers the product’s descent on the health scale. Based on these criteria, the Little Debbie Fudge Rounds are not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options.
The assessment of the Little Debbie Fudge Rounds is grounded in a rigorous analysis of its ingredients, focusing on the absence of organic certification, the use of GMOs, and the inclusion of various added sugars and harmful additives. The product’s composition aligns with the lowest possible rating on our scale, underscoring the recommendation to avoid it for consumers prioritizing healthful, clean eating choices.
Certifications:
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