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Little Debbie
Flavor:
Birthday Cake Mini Muffins
Ingredients:
Water, Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Sugar, Soybean Oil, Confetti Candy (Sugar, Wheat Starch, Modified Corn Starch, Dextrose, Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Yellow #6, Red #40, Yellow #5, Blue #1), Corn Syrup, Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Modified Corn Starch, Whey (Milk), Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Dried Eggs, Salt, Soy Flour, Sorbitan Monostearate, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Mono-and Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Sorbic Acid (to Preserve Freshness), Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Little Debbie Birthday Cake Mini Muffins are assigned the lowest possible score on our scale, indicating a product that falls short of our criteria for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and features genetically modified ingredients, leading to initial deductions in its overall rating.
The ingredient list reveals the presence of added sugars, including sugar, dextrose, and corn syrup, which contribute to further deductions due to their association with negative health implications. Additionally, the product contains a variety of potentially harmful additives, such as natural and artificial flavors, mono- and diglycerides, polysorbate 60, and soy lecithin. These ingredients are often linked to health concerns and are considered unfavorable in the pursuit of a cleaner diet.
Compounding these concerns, the muffins include ingredients classified as known harmful additives. These include artificial flavors, propylene glycol, maltodextrin, and several artificial colors: Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Red 40. The presence of such additives is a critical factor in the product’s low rating, as these substances have been at the center of health debates and are generally advised against in cleaner eating practices.
Additionally, the product comprises oils that are deemed harmful, namely canola and soybean oil. These oils are often highly processed and may contribute to inflammation and other health issues. The inclusion of artificial flavors further impacts the product’s score negatively.
Given the comprehensive assessment of its ingredients, the Little Debbie Birthday Cake Mini Muffins are not recommended for those seeking healthier, cleaner food alternatives. The product’s composition, which includes a range of non-organic, genetically modified, and potentially harmful ingredients, aligns it with the types of food products that consumers might choose to avoid when prioritizing their health and well-being.
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