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Marshmallow Dream Bar
Ingredients:
Marshmallows [Corn Syrup, Sugar, Modified Cornstarch, Dextrose, Water, Gelatin, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate], Crisp Rice [Rice, Brown Sugar, Salt, Distilled Monoglycerides], Corn syrup, Salted Butter [Cream (Milk), Salt], Sugar, Sea Salt, Maltodextrin, Vanilla Extract, Contains Bioengineered Food Ingredients.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Starbucks American Menu Marshmallow Dream Bar is a processed snack that has earned the lowest possible rating on our green leaf scale. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients. The presence of both organic and non-GMO elements is a significant factor in our assessments, as these attributes often indicate a cleaner and more natural product. The Marshmallow Dream Bar falls short in these categories.
Moreover, the ingredient list reveals a substantial amount of added sugars, including brown sugar and sugar. The product also contains dextrose and corn syrup, which we classify as more harmful forms of added sugars due to their highly refined nature and potential impact on health. The negative effects of excessive sugar consumption are well-documented, spanning from increased risk of obesity to heart disease.
The bar also contains additives such as natural vanilla flavor and distilled monoglycerides. While these may be common in processed foods, their inclusion is not aligned with the principles of cleaner eating. The presence of maltodextrin, a known harmful additive, further detracts from the product’s overall score. Additives, especially those considered harmful, often come under scrutiny for their potential health implications when consumed regularly over time.
Consumers seeking healthier, cleaner food options are likely to find the Starbucks American Menu Marshmallow Dream Bar does not meet their criteria. The product contains several ingredients that are at odds with a clean eating philosophy. As such, we advise against choosing this product for those looking to maintain a diet that prioritizes organic and minimally processed foods with fewer additives and less added sugar. The green leaf rating reflects the product’s position at the lower end of the scale for health-conscious consumers.
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