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Frosted Raspberry 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, Sugar, Soybean And Palm Oil (With Tbhq For Freshness), Bleached Wheat Flour. Contains 2% Or Less Of Wheat Starch, Salt, Dried Raspberries, Dried Pears, Dried Apples, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Citric Acid, Gelatin, Modified Wheat Starch, Yellow Corn Flour, Xanthan Gum, Soy Lecithin, Red #40, Cornstarch, Caramel Color, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Blue #1.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Pop-tarts Frosted Raspberry Pop-Tarts® is a product that garners the lowest recommendation on our scale for cleaner food options. This score reflects a composition that heavily features ingredients our evaluation process identifies as detrimental to a health-conscious diet.
The product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which already positions it poorly against our criteria. It includes multiple forms of added sugars, such as sugar, citric acid, and fructose, which are further compounded by the presence of dextrose and corn syrup. The inclusion of high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors contributes significantly to its negative assessment.
Furthermore, the Pop-tarts contain a variety of additives that raise concerns. These include natural and artificial flavors, enriched flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, caramel color, and the dyes Red 40 and Blue 1. TBHQ, a preservative, is also present and is flagged for its potential harmful effects.
The use of palm oil is another factor that diminishes the product’s standing. Palm oil production is linked to environmental concerns, and its inclusion does not align with cleaner, more sustainable food choices.
The Pop-tarts Frosted Raspberry Pop-Tarts® face criticism not only for their nutritional content but also for the broader implications of their ingredient sourcing and environmental impact. With its 1/5 green leaves rating, the product falls short of the standards for those seeking healthier and more responsible food alternatives. Consumers looking for cleaner options would be advised to consider other products that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and exclude harmful additives and sugars.
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