Little Debbie
Flavor:
Oatmeal Creme Pies
Ingredients:
Corn Syrup, Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Barley Malt, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Palm and Soybeans Oils with TBHQ (Tert-butylhydroquinone) and Citric Acid to Protect Flavor, Dextrose, Whole Grain Oats, Water, Sugar, Molasses, Raisins. Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Soy Flour, Leavening (Baking Soda, Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Whey, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Corn Starch, Mono- and Diglycerides, Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60, Eggs, Palm Kernel Oil, Egg Whites, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Rice Flour, Nonfat Dry Milk, Modified Corn Starch, DATEM, Modified Tapioca Starch/Flour, Carrageenan, Artificial Colors (Includes Red #40, Yellow #5, Blue #1), Sorbic Acid (to Preserve Freshness), Spices, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Polysorbate 80, Pectin, Sodium Citrate, Modified Wheat Starch, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Green Leaf Rating: 1/5
The Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies fail to meet the standards for cleaner food options, earning the lowest possible green leaf rating on our scale. This product is not organic, utilizes genetically modified ingredients, and contains a multitude of added sugars, including molasses, sugar, and citric acid. More concerning is the presence of dextrose and high fructose corn syrup, which are particularly harmful forms of added sugar.
Beyond sweeteners, the product includes a range of additives that raise red flags. Ingredients such as artificial flavors, soy lecithin, various polysorbates, and sodium citrate contribute to its low score. Furthermore, the presence of carrageenan, propylene glycol, TBHQ, and artificial colors like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 are known for their potential negative health impacts.
The oils used in the Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies also contribute to the low rating. The inclusion of palm and palm kernel oil is problematic, particularly due to the environmental concerns associated with palm oil production and the health implications of consuming these types of oils.
High fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors are present in the product, compounding its score reduction. These ingredients are widely recognized as unhealthy and are best avoided in a diet seeking cleaner, more wholesome food options.
The comprehensive assessment of the Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies ingredients and production methods leads to the recommendation to steer clear of this product. It is saturated with a variety of substances that are contrary to the pursuit of a clean and healthy diet. Consumers searching for nutritious and environmentally responsible alternatives would be advised to consider other options that align more closely with these values.
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