
M&Ms
Flavor:
Pretzel M&M'S
Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Cocoa Butter, Lactose, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavor), Sugar, Pretzel [enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Modified Sago Starch, Salt, Soybean Oil, Corn syrup, Barley Malt Extract, Leavening (Baking Soda, Yeast And/or Ammonium bicarbonate)]; Less Than 2% Of: Cornstarch, Corn syrup, Dextrin, 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), Salt, Carnauba Wax, Gum Acacia.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:

Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Pretzel M&M’S fall at the bottom of our green leaf rating due to their composition and lack of health-conscious ingredients. This product is not organic and utilizes genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which immediately impacts its standing on our scale. The inclusion of added sugars, particularly the presence of corn syrup, further diminishes its score.
The list of ingredients raises several red flags. Additives such as natural flavors and colors (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) are present, which are considered potentially harmful. Enriched wheat flour and soy lecithin are also included, which are ingredients that some consumers may wish to avoid. Additionally, ammonium bicarbonate, used as a leavening agent, contributes to the deduction of points.
The product also contains soybean oil, which is regarded as a harmful oil in the context of our evaluations. The presence of various artificial colors, specifically Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Blue 2, has led to the most significant deduction, as these are identified as known harmful additives.
Given the composition of the Pretzel M&M’S, our assessment is that this product does not align with the objective of providing cleaner food options. The cumulative impact of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and harmful additives has resulted in a low score. The product’s ingredients suggest it does not contribute to a health-conscious diet and thus, we advise consumers to consider alternative snacks that are more aligned with cleaner eating practices. The Pretzel M&M’S, with a 1/5 green leaf rating, is a product our evaluation deems best to avoid for those seeking healthier food choices.
Certifications:
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