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Little Debbie
Flavor:
Glazed Mini Donuts
Ingredients:
Sugar, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Water Palm Oil Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Soybean Oil Dextrose, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Dried Egg Yolks, Nonfat Dry Milk, Glycerin, Corn Syrup Solids, Defatted Soy Flour, Salt, Wheat Starch, Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid), Corn Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Wheat Gluten, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Agar, Mono- and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Annatto Extract, Cellulose Gum, Dextrin, Guar Gum, Karaya Gum, Maltodextrin, Tapioca Starch/Flour, Turmeric Extract, Wheat Germ, Titanium Dioxide, Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Corn Starch).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Little Debbie Glazed Mini Donuts fall significantly short in providing a cleaner food option. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, factors which are central to its low rating. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, further detracts from its healthfulness. More concerning is the inclusion of dextrose and corn syrup, both of which are considered more harmful types of added sugars.
The donuts also contain a range of potentially harmful additives. These include natural and artificial flavors, flavor enhancers, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, glycerin, and corn starch. The list extends to known harmful additives like artificial flavors, titanium dioxide, and maltodextrin. Their composition is further compromised by the use of oils deemed harmful, including soybean and palm oils.
Moreover, the product contains artificial flavoring, a significant factor in the overall assessment. Each of these elements contributes to the product’s low score, reflecting a composition that strays far from cleaner, healthier food alternatives. The use of such ingredients raises concerns about potential health implications, particularly when consumed regularly as part of a diet.
The Little Debbie Glazed Mini Donuts exemplify the type of processed snack that consumers seeking healthier options might choose to avoid. The assessment of this product is rooted in a rigorous analysis of its ingredients, emphasizing the importance of transparency and informed choices in the food market. The 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a clear indicator of where this product stands in relation to cleaner, more wholesome food selections.
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