Little Debbie
Flavor:
Pecan Spinwheels®
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Barley Malt, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Corn Syrup, Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Yeast, High Fructose Corn Syrup. Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Soy Flour, Palm Kernel and Soybean Oils, Pecans, Cinnamon, Apple Fiber, Salt, Eggs, Whey (Milk), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Dextrose, Soy Lecithin, Mono- and Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Enzymes, Calcium Sulfate, Corn Starch, Egg Whites, Preservatives (Calcium Propionate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Little Debbie Pecan Spinwheels® earn a single green leaf rating, reflecting the product’s position at the lower end of the scale for healthy food choices. This assessment is based on the presence of multiple ingredients that raise concerns regarding their impact on health.
The product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients. It includes added sugars such as sugar and high fructose corn syrup, which contribute to the overall negative rating. The addition of dextrose and corn syrup exacerbates the issue, as these are considered more harmful forms of added sugars. The Spinwheels® also contain a range of potentially harmful additives, including but not limited to natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, soy lecithin, and corn starch. Particularly concerning are the known harmful additives like artificial flavors and sodium benzoate.
Furthermore, the use of soybean oil and palm kernel oil is noted as a negative attribute due to the health concerns associated with these types of oils. The presence of high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors is especially problematic, contributing significantly to the product’s low rating.
The Little Debbie Pecan Spinwheels® are flagged for containing several ingredients that are better to avoid when seeking cleaner food options. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, various forms of added sugars, harmful oils, and a range of additives, including some known for their negative health impacts, warrants caution for those looking to maintain a healthy diet.
The single green leaf rating serves as a clear signal that this product falls short of the standards set for cleaner, healthier food choices. Consumers are advised to consider alternative options that align more closely with a diet focused on health and wellness.
Certifications:
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