Reese’s

With a rating of 1/5 green leaves, the Reese’s OUTRAGEOUS! Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Bar falls short of our clean food standards. This product is not organic, contains GMO ingredients, and is laden with various added sugars and harmful additives.

The candy bar is not made with organic ingredients, which detracts from its overall healthfulness. Moreover, it includes genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which some consumers choose to avoid in their diet. The presence of added sugars such as sugar, citric acid, and fructose contributes to its low score, as these are ingredients our scoring system penalizes. The product further includes additional sweeteners like dextrose, sorbitol, and various forms of corn syrup, which are considered more harmful types of added sugar.

The list of potentially harmful additives in this candy bar is extensive. It includes artificial flavors, diglycerides, and sodium citrate, along with a range of artificial colors such as Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Red 40 Lake, and Blue 1 Lake. Not only do these additives raise concerns, but the product also contains TBHQ, a preservative that has been linked to negative health effects.

In terms of oils, the Reese’s OUTRAGEOUS! bar is made with soybean oil, vegetable oil, palm kernel oil, and palm oil. These oils are often highly processed and may be detrimental to health. Additionally, the inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener associated with various health issues, further impacts the product’s score negatively.

This product is not recommended for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The numerous non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful ingredients, along with the array of added sugars and controversial additives, make it a poor choice for health-conscious consumers. The Reese’s OUTRAGEOUS! Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Bar’s low green leaf rating reflects its position as a product to avoid for those looking to maintain a clean and healthy diet.