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Birthday Cake Pop
Ingredients:
Cake [Sugar, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Soybean Oil, Eggs, Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Cornstarch), Egg Whites (Egg Whites, Guar Gum, Triethyl Citrate), Palm Oil, Butter (Pasteurized Cream, Natural Flavors), Modified Food Starch, Nonfat Milk Powder (Nonfat Milk Solids, Whey Solids), Corn Syrup, Invert Sugar, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Salt, Vanilla Extract (Water, Ethyl Alcohol, Sugar, Vanilla Bean Extract), Natural Flavor, Gum Blend (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Emulsifier (Mono- And Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid, Bht Antioxidant), Natural Flavor (Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Colored With Annatto And Turmeric)], Coating [White Confectionery Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel And Palm Oils, Whey Powder, Nonfat Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Vanilla Flavor), Palm Oil (With Soy Lecithin), Annatto Extract (Color), Vegetable Juice (Color)], Candies [Sugar, Cornstarch, Confectioners Glaze, Caranuba Wax], Contains Bioengineered Food Ingredients.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Starbucks American Menu Birthday Cake Pop falls significantly short of healthier food standards on our website. This product is not organic, contains genetically modified ingredients, and is rife with added sugars, including corn syrup, which is a major concern for those seeking cleaner eating options. Additionally, the cake pop includes a variety of potentially harmful additives like natural flavors, diglycerides, and polysorbate 60, as well as known harmful ingredients such as maltodextrin and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene).
The ingredient list reveals a reliance on non-organic and bioengineered components, detracting from the product’s nutritional value. The presence of sugar, citric acid, and more concentrated corn syrup contributes to the substantial deduction of points due to their negative impact on health. Furthermore, the cake pop contains enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum, which are flagged for their potential adverse effects.
The use of soybean oil, palm oil, and palm kernel oil, none of which are celebrated for their health benefits, further diminishes the product’s standing. These oils are often processed and may contribute to environmental concerns, such as deforestation and habitat destruction, associated with palm oil production.
The cake pop encapsulates the challenges consumers face when navigating the market for cleaner food options. Despite its festive appearance, the Starbucks American Menu Birthday Cake Pop is an example of a product that prioritizes flavor and shelf-life over nutritional quality and environmental sustainability. Our assessment points to a multitude of reasons to avoid this product for those aiming to adhere to a diet centered around health and wellness. The low green leaf rating reflects the product’s alignment with these values, which is minimal at best.
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