Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks Monster Mash Spooky Berry

Betty Crocker

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Ingredients:

Corn syrup, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Apple Juice Concentrate. Contains 2% or less: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Fruit Pectin, Malic Acid, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Sunflower Oil†, Color (Vegetable Juice, Spirulina extract, Fruit Juice, Annatto extract, turmeric extract), Artificial Flavor, Carnauba Wax. †Adds a trivial amount of fat

Rating:     We Avoid

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Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks Monster Mash Spooky Berry earns the lowest possible score on our clean food scale. This product is not organic and contains GMO ingredients, factors that significantly reduce its rating. It also includes high amounts of added sugars, such as sugar and corn syrup, which negatively impact the overall score.

The presence of potentially harmful additives like artificial flavors, sodium citrate, and malic acid further detract from the product’s healthfulness. Additionally, modified corn starch, another ingredient, may raise concerns for some consumers. The use of artificial flavor is particularly troubling, as it leads to a substantial deduction due to its potential health risks.

The product also contains color additives derived from vegetable juice, spirulina extract, fruit juice, annatto extract, and turmeric extract. While some may argue that these are natural sources, the overall benefit is overshadowed by the other less desirable ingredients. The inclusion of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) does add a nutritional element, but this is not enough to offset the negatives.

Furthermore, the product is coated with carnauba wax, which adds no nutritional value and is simply used for texture and appearance. The label notes that sunflower oil adds a trivial amount of fat, which is a minor point but still worth noting in the context of a clean eating perspective.

This assessment aims to guide consumers towards healthier, cleaner eating choices. The Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks Monster Mash Spooky Berry falls short of these standards, earning it the lowest rating on our scale. Consumers looking for cleaner food options are advised to avoid this product and seek out alternatives that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and limit added sugars and artificial additives.

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