Reese’s STUFFED WITH PIECES Miniatures Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

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Ingredients:

Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Skim Milk, Milk Fat, Lactose, Lecithin, PGPR), Peanuts, Sugar, Dextrose, Partially Defatted Peanuts, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel Oil, Soybean Oil), Contains 2% or Less of: Corn syrup Solids, Salt, Palm Kernel Oil, Corn syrup, Artificial Color (Yellow #6 Lake, Yellow #5 Lake, Red #40 Lake, Blue #1 Lake), Confectioner’s Glaze, Lecithin, Modified Cornstarch, TBHQ (Tert-butylhydroquinone), Citric Acid, Carnauba Wax,Vanillin

Rating:     We Avoid

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Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Reese’s STUFFED WITH PIECES Miniatures Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups fall significantly short in terms of providing a cleaner food option. This product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which are foundational criteria for a higher rating on our scale.

The ingredient list reveals the inclusion of multiple added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, with an additional presence of dextrose and corn syrup, which are considered more harmful varieties of added sugars. The product also contains several potentially harmful additives including Yellow 6 and Red 40, as well as a confectioner’s glaze. These are overshadowed by known harmful additives like TBHQ and artificial colors, namely Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Red 40, which further detract from the product’s overall healthfulness.

Moreover, the use of certain oils in the product’s composition is cause for concern. Soybean oil, vegetable oil, palm kernel oil, and palm oil are present, and these are recognized as harmful oils due to various health and environmental implications.

The Reese’s STUFFED WITH PIECES Miniatures Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are part of a crowded market where many consumers are diligently searching for healthier food alternatives. Given its low green leaf rating, this product does not align with the dietary values of those seeking cleaner and more wholesome food options. The significant presence of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and harmful additives and oils make this product one to avoid for consumers prioritizing their health and well-being. The assessment underscores the need for greater transparency and healthier choices in the food industry, particularly in the realm of sweet treats and snacks.

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