M&Ms Caramel M&M'S

M&Ms

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Ingredients:

Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Skim Milk, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Corn syrup, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Coconut And Palm Oils), Skim Milk, Milkfat; Less Than 2% Of: Cornstarch, Lactose, Dextrin, Salt, Colors (Includes Blue #1 Lake, Yellow #6, Red #40, Yellow #5, Blue #1, Yellow #6 Lake, Red #40 Lake, Yellow #5 Lake, Blue #2 Lake, Blue #2), Carnauba Wax, Chocolate, Artificial Flavor, Gum Acacia.

Rating:     We Avoid

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Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves

The M&Ms Caramel M&M’S receive a green leaf rating of 1 out of 5, indicating significant room for improvement in terms of health and ingredient quality. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, both of which contribute to its low rating.

The ingredient list reveals the presence of multiple types of added sugars, including corn syrup, which is a less desirable form of sweetener. The inclusion of artificial flavors and a range of artificial colors—such as Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Blue 2—further diminishes the product’s standing. These additives are often scrutinized for their potential health impacts.

In addition, the M&Ms Caramel M&M’S contain hydrogenated vegetable oil, which includes palm oil. The use of such oils is generally discouraged due to health concerns associated with their consumption. The product also lists ‘natural flavor’ among its ingredients, a term that encompasses a variety of substances and lacks transparency.

While the product does feature milk chocolate and skim milk, which could offer some nutritional value, these benefits are overshadowed by the negative aspects of the other ingredients.

The website’s rigorous evaluation criteria aim to guide consumers toward cleaner and healthier food choices. This product, with its array of non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful ingredients, does not meet the standards set forth for a higher green leaf rating. Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to consider alternative products that align more closely with the values of health and transparency.

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