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Little Debbie
Flavor:
Blueberry Mini Muffins
Ingredients:
Sugar, Water, Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), Blueberries, Soybean Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Palm Oil, Egg Whites, Whey (Milk), Soy Lecithin, Wheat Gluten, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Glycerin, Salt, Eggs, Sorbitan Monostearate, Soy Flour, Corn Flour, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Mono- and Diglycerides, Sorbic Acid (to Preserve Freshness), Polysorbate 60, Xanthan and Guar Gums.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Little Debbie Blueberry Mini Muffins fall at the lowest end of our cleaner food options scale. This product is not organic, does not use non-GMO ingredients, and includes added sugars. The ingredient list reveals the presence of several potentially harmful additives, such as natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, polysorbate 60, soy lecithin, xanthan, and glycerin. More concerning are the known harmful additives, specifically artificial flavors and propylene glycol. Additionally, the muffins contain soybean and palm oils, which we classify as harmful oils.
The product loses significant ground in our rating system due to these factors. It is not made with organic ingredients, which results in a deduction, as does the use of genetically modified ingredients. The inclusion of added sugars, especially in the form of artificial flavors, is a major concern for those seeking healthier food options. The presence of potentially and known harmful additives compounds the issue, highlighting the product’s departure from what we consider clean eating standards.
Furthermore, the use of harmful oils like soybean and palm oil not only impacts the healthfulness of the product but also raises concerns about sustainability, as palm oil production is often linked to environmental issues. The use of high fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors, which are particularly penalized in our scoring, further cements the product’s low rating.
Our analysis indicates that the Little Debbie Blueberry Mini Muffins are not aligned with the mission of promoting cleaner food options. For consumers prioritizing health and sustainability, this product does not meet the criteria that would warrant its inclusion in a balanced, conscientious diet. Consumers are advised to consider alternative products that score higher on our scale, reflecting a commitment to better ingredients and overall food quality.
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