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Starbucks American Menu
Flavor:
Chocolate Cake Pop
Ingredients:
Cake [Sugar, Water, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Eggs, Soybean Oil, Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Cornstarch), Semisweet Chocolate (Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Natural Vanilla Extract), Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Butter (Pasteurized Cream, Natural Flavors), Palm Oil, Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup, Invert Sugar, Pudding (Modified Food Starch, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Sugar, Salt, Monoglycerides, Citric Acid (Preservative)), Vanilla Extract, Salt, White Distilled Vinegar, Gum Blend (Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor (Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Colored With Annatto And Turmeric), Sodium Bicarbonate, Modified Food Starch], Coating [Confectionery Coating (Sugar, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali), Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Nonfat Milk, Vanilla), Palm Oil (With Soy Lecithin)], Candies [Sugar, Cornstarch, Confectioners’ Glaze, Carnauba Wax], Contains Bioengineered Food Ingredients.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Starbucks American Menu Chocolate Cake Pop falls short of meeting the cleaner food standards set by our website. This rating reflects the product’s extensive use of non-organic ingredients, including genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and a variety of additives and sugars that detract from its nutritional profile.
The cake pop is not organic, which immediately reduces its score, reflecting a preference for food products that support sustainable farming practices and avoid synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. The presence of GMO ingredients further lowers the rating, as our criteria favor non-GMO foods due to concerns over environmental impact and consumer health.
A significant issue with the Chocolate Cake Pop is the addition of multiple types of sugars, such as plain sugar and corn syrup. These contribute to the overall high sugar content, which is a concern for those monitoring their sugar intake for health reasons. The product also contains citric acid, an additive that, while naturally occurring in citrus fruits, is often manufactured using sugar fermentation and may be a cause for concern when used in excess.
The ingredient list reveals several potentially harmful additives, including natural flavors and enriched wheat flour, which are often criticized for their ambiguous health effects. Monoglycerides, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum, commonly used as emulsifiers and thickening agents, are also present and contribute to the lowered score.
Maltodextrin, a processed thickener and preservative, is identified as a known harmful additive. Its inclusion leads to a significant deduction in the product’s score due to its potential impact on blood sugar levels and gut health.
Lastly, the use of various oils, specifically soybean, palm kernel, and palm oil, further diminishes the product’s standing. These oils are often processed and may have negative environmental implications due to the deforestation associated with palm oil production.
The Starbucks American Menu Chocolate Cake Pop is rated poorly for its use of non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful ingredients. It is advisable for consumers seeking cleaner food options to consider alternative products that align more closely with health-conscious and environmentally friendly standards.
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