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Reese’s
Flavor:
Peanut Butter Baking Cups and Candy
Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Milk Fat, Lactose, Lecithin, PGPR), Sugar, Partially Defatted Peanuts, Peanuts, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil), Dextrose, Corn syrup Solids, Contains 2% or Less of: Cocoa Butter, Palm Kernel Oil, Salt, Corn syrup, Confectioner’s Glaze, Lecithin, Modified Cornstarch, Artificial Color (Yellow #6 Lake, Yellow #5 Lake, Red #40 Lake, Blue #1 Lake), PGPR, Vanillin, Carnauba Wax, TBHQ (Tert-butylhydroquinone), Citric Acid
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Reese’s Peanut Butter Baking Cups and Candy falls short of the cleaner food options promoted by our website. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which detracts from its overall score. Additionally, the presence of multiple types of added sugars, including sugar, citric acid, dextrose, and corn syrup, further diminishes its standing.
The ingredient list also features a range of potentially harmful additives. Yellow 6, Red 40, and confectioner’s glaze are among the substances that contribute to the product’s low score. More concerning is the inclusion of TBHQ and artificial colors like Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Red 40, all of which are recognized as known harmful additives. These elements are associated with negative health impacts and are best avoided.
Furthermore, the product contains oils that are considered harmful, such as soybean oil, vegetable oil, palm kernel oil, and palm oil. These oils have been processed and are often linked to various health issues. The use of palm oil also raises environmental concerns due to the deforestation and habitat destruction associated with its production.
Taking all these factors into account, the Reese’s Peanut Butter Baking Cups and Candy is a product that does not align with the health-conscious and environmentally friendly ethos of our website. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, harmful additives, and oils warrants the lowest possible rating. Consumers looking for cleaner food alternatives would be advised to seek out other products that better meet the criteria for health and sustainability.
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