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Little Debbie
Flavor:
Banana Marshmallow Pies
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Sugar, Corn Syrup, Water, Palm and Palm Kernel Oil, Palm and Soybean Oils with TBHQ (Tert-butylhydroquinone) and Citric Acid to Protect Flavor, Invert Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Soy Flour, Barley Malt Extract, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Kosher Gelatin, Nonfat Dry Milk, Corn Starch, Modified Tapioca and Corn Starch, Yellow #5 Lake, Salt, DATEM, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Mono- and Diglycerides, Titanium Dioxide, Soy Lecithin, Spice, Annatto Extract, Whey, Egg Whites.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Little Debbie Banana Marshmallow Pies are not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. This rating reflects the product’s extensive use of non-organic and GMO ingredients, along with a variety of additives and sugars that are considered harmful to health.
The product is made with enriched bleached flour and includes sugar and corn syrup, which contribute to its high added sugar content. It also features a range of oils such as palm, palm kernel, and soybean, all of which have been treated with TBHQ and citric acid to preserve flavor, but raise health concerns. The pies contain several potentially harmful additives, including natural and artificial flavors, mono- and diglycerides, soy lecithin, corn starch, and DATEM. More concerning is the presence of known harmful additives like artificial flavors, titanium dioxide, TBHQ, and Yellow 5, which are linked to various health issues.
The product does not qualify as organic, and it lacks non-GMO certification, further diminishing its score. High fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors, both of which are present in the pies, are flagged for their negative impact on health.
The Little Debbie Banana Marshmallow Pies fall short of providing a clean eating option for consumers. The presence of multiple harmful ingredients, from artificial sweeteners and flavors to questionable oils and additives, makes this product one to avoid for those prioritizing health and wellness in their dietary choices. The 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a clear indicator that there are more wholesome and less processed alternatives available in the market.
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