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Flavor:
Frosted Strawberry 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 Strawberries, Dried Pears, Dried Apples, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Citric Acid, Gelatin, Modified Wheat Starch, Yellow Corn Flour, Caramel Color, Xanthan Gum, Cornstarch, Turmeric Extract Color, Soy Lecithin, Red #40, Yellow #6, Blue #1, Color Added.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Pop-tarts Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts® are marked as a product to avoid on our clean food-oriented website. This score reflects the presence of numerous non-organic, potentially GMO ingredients and a variety of additives that raise concerns about the product’s health implications.
The Pop-tarts are not organic, and they lack non-GMO certification. This already positions the product unfavorably against cleaner food options. They include added sugars such as sugar and citric acid, as well as more concerning sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup. High fructose corn syrup, a particularly controversial sweetener, is also a component, further detracting from the product’s nutritional profile.
In terms of additives, the Pop-tarts contain enriched flour and soy lecithin, which are often scrutinized for their potential health effects. Xanthan gum is another additive present, though less controversial, it is still counted against the product in our assessment. Artificial colors, namely Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Red 40, are included, which have been linked to various health concerns and are unwelcome in a clean eating diet.
Palm oil is used as a fat source, which has been criticized not only for health reasons but also for environmental concerns linked to deforestation and habitat destruction. The inclusion of TBHQ for freshness is another significant downside due to its classification as a synthetic preservative with potential health risks.
The Pop-tarts Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts® fall short of the standards for a clean, healthy food option. With numerous artificial ingredients, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives, they represent what consumers seeking healthier alternatives aim to avoid. The 1/5 green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator that this product does not align with a diet focused on natural, wholesome ingredients.
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