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Flavor:
Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts®
Ingredients:
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Vitamin B1 [thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B2 [riboflavin], Folic Acid), Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Dextrose, Soybean And Palm Oil (With Tbhq For Freshness), Sugar, Bleached Wheat Flour. Contains 2% Or Less Of Wheat Starch, Salt, Dried Cherries, Dried Apples, Citric Acid, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Modified Wheat Starch, Gelatin, Caramel Color, Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin, Red #40, Natural Flavor, Red #40 Lake, Yellow #6, Carnauba Wax, Confectioner’s Glaze, Blue #1.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Pop-tarts Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts® earn the lowest mark on our scale, signaling consumers to exercise caution. This product does not meet the criteria for a clean food option due to its composition of various non-organic, potentially harmful ingredients, and the inclusion of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
The Pop-tarts Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts® are not organic, a significant factor in our assessment. They contain GMOs, further detracting from their healthfulness. The presence of added sugars is a concern, with sugar, citric acid, and fructose contributing to the product’s caloric content without nutritional benefit. More troubling are the harmful added sugars such as dextrose and corn syrup, which are linked to negative health outcomes when consumed in excess.
Our assessment highlights the presence of potentially harmful additives, including natural flavors, enriched flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, caramel color, Yellow 6, Red 40, and confectioner’s glaze. These ingredients often raise red flags for health-conscious consumers due to their artificial nature and the potential for adverse effects. Known harmful additives like caramel color, TBHQ, Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Red 40 are particularly troubling, as they have been associated with health risks in some studies.
The product also contains palm oil, which is not only environmentally controversial but also considered less healthy than other fats due to its saturated fat content. High fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to obesity and metabolic disorders, is another ingredient that significantly lowers the product’s rating.
The inclusion of such ingredients in the Pop-tarts Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts® aligns with the product’s minimal green leaf rating. This assessment aims to guide consumers toward cleaner, more healthful food choices by highlighting products that do not align with these values. The Pop-tarts Frosted Cherry Pop-Tarts® are not recommended for those seeking to maintain a diet focused on health and wellness.
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