Reese’s

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Reese’s DiPPeD Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Animal Crackers represent a choice that fails to meet the criteria for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, factors that weigh heavily against its rating on our scale.

The ingredient list reveals multiple areas of concern. The presence of added sugars, namely sugar and dextrose, along with corn syrup solids, poses a significant health risk, contributing to the product’s low score. Moreover, the use of potentially harmful additives, such as natural and artificial flavors, further diminishes its standing. The enriched wheat flour and lecithin (soy) also contribute negatively to the overall assessment due to their processed nature.

Of particular note is the inclusion of known harmful additives—specifically artificial flavors—that have a substantial impact on the product’s rating. The crackers contain several forms of harmful oils, including hydrogenated vegetable oil and palm and palm kernel oils, which are associated with health risks and environmental concerns.

Furthermore, the product’s ingredient list does not stop at sugars and oils. It also includes honey, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, cocoa butter, chocolate, skim milk, milk fat, lactose, and baking soda, which all factor into the overall evaluation but do not redeem the product’s score.

The Reese’s DiPPeD Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Animal Crackers earn the lowest possible rating on our scale due to the combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and known harmful additives. With a 1/5 green leaf rating, we recommend consumers avoid this product in favor of cleaner alternatives that prioritize health and wellness without compromising on ingredient quality.