Benton's Fudge Striped Shortbread Cookies

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Why this score

• Capped: contains High Fructose Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Natural and Artificial Flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar, saturated fat; medium saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar 34 g (−1.0); high saturated fat 14 g (−1.5); medium salt 0.8 g (−0.2) (total −2.7).

Ingredients (23)

• 5Enriched wheat flourWhole grain base with added vitamins; processing reduces fiber content
• 8NiacinB-vitamin added to enriched flour; essential micronutrient.
• 7Reduced ironAdded micronutrient to prevent anemia; bioavailable form.
• 8Thiamine mononitrateVitamin B1; essential nutrient; standard bread enrichment.
• 8RiboflavinB-vitamin (B2); essential micronutrient added to flour.
• 8Folic acidB-vitamin; essential micronutrient added to enriched flour.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 4Vegetable oil shorteningHighly processed fat, often contains trans fats or hydrogenated oils
• 4Palm oilProcessed fat; high in saturated fat but nutritionally neutral in moderation
• 5Palm kernel oilProcessed fat; high in saturated fat but nutritionally neutral in moderation
• 7Cocoa processed with alkaliProcessed cocoa; alkaline treatment alters nutritional profile.
• 2High Fructose Corn SyrupSweetener linked to metabolic and inflammatory concerns.
• 4CornstarchHighly refined carbohydrate, minimal nutritional value, mainly filler
• 6SaltPreservative and flavoring; essential nutrient in moderate amounts.
• 7baking sodaBaking soda: natural leavening agent, safe, minimal processing.
• 6Sodium acid pyrophosphateChemical leavening agent; safe but highly processed.
• 6Ammonium bicarbonateLeavening agent; safe, decomposes to ammonia/CO₂/water during baking.
• 6Monocalcium phosphateChemical leavening agent; safe but highly processed.
• 6Soy LecithinEmulsifier from soy; natural, common in food, safe.
• 5Natural and Artificial FlavorMix of natural and synthetic flavoring compounds; exact composition proprietary and unclear.
• 7SoyLegume protein source, present as allergen.
• 9PeanutsWhole legume; good protein and healthy fat source.
• 9CoconutNatural ingredient; minimally processed.

Allergens

Contains: peanuts, soy, gluten

May contain: milk

From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.

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