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Frosted Chocolate Chip Pop-Tarts®
Ingredients:
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Vitamin B1 [thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B2 [riboflavin], Folic Acid), Sugar, Dextrose, Soybean And Palm Oil (With Tbhq For Freshness), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Bleached Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup, Whey. Contains 2% Or Less Of Semisweet Chocolate Chips (Sugar, Chocolate, Dextrose, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Milkfat, Vanilla Extract), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate), Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Molasses, Salt, Wheat Starch, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Nonfat Milk, Caramel Color, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Soy Lecithin, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Gelatin, Xanthan Gum, Datem, Yellow #6 Lake, Blue #2 Lake, Red #40 Lake, Egg Whites, Yellow #5 Lake.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Pop-tarts Frosted Chocolate Chip Pop-Tarts® earn the lowest possible score on our scale for cleaner food options. This rating reflects the product’s extensive use of ingredients that do not align with our criteria for healthful eating.
The product is not organic and contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which automatically reduces its standing. It also includes a variety of added sugars such as molasses, sugar, and fructose, alongside more concerning sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup. These ingredients contribute to the high sugar content that is often associated with negative health impacts.
Moreover, Pop-tarts Frosted Chocolate Chip Pop-Tarts® contain multiple potentially harmful additives. These include a mix of natural and artificial flavors, enriched flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, caramel color, and various artificial colorings such as Yellow 6, Red 40, and Blue 2. DATEM, a dough conditioner, is also present, raising additional concerns.
Particularly troubling are the known harmful additives like artificial flavors, caramel color, TBHQ (a preservative), and artificial colorings—Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 2, and Red 40. These substances have been linked to various health issues and are best avoided.
The product also features palm oil, which not only has health implications but also raises environmental concerns due to the impact of palm oil production on deforestation and habitat destruction.
Lastly, the inclusion of high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors further diminishes the product’s rating. These ingredients are flagged for their potential adverse health effects, reinforcing our recommendation to avoid this food item.
The Pop-tarts Frosted Chocolate Chip Pop-Tarts® do not meet the standards for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. They contain a host of ingredients that are at odds with a nutritious diet, and therefore, we advise consumers to choose alternative products that better align with the principles of health and wellness.
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