Chocolate chip cookies

chocolate-chip-cookies

Why this score

• Capped: contains High fructose corn syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Natural and Artificial Flavorssynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar, saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar, saturated fat; medium salt (−1.2).

Ingredients (20)

• 6Unbleached enriched flourMinimally processed grain with added nutrients; acceptable staple
• 8NiacinB vitamin; essential nutrient added to flour.
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral nutrient; commonly added to enriched grain.
• 8Thiamine mononitrateB1 vitamin; essential nutrient added to flour.
• 8RiboflavinB2 vitamin; essential nutrient added to flour.
• 8Folic acidB vitamin; essential nutrient added to flour.
• 6Semi-sweet chocolate chipsProcessed chocolate with added sugars; contains cocoa solids and cocoa butter
• 5ChocolateContains cocoa and sugar; cocoa has antioxidants.
• 8Cocoa butterNatural fat from cocoa; minimally processed, contains beneficial compounds
• 3DextroseSimple sugar; highly processed; poor nutritional value.
• 6Soy LecithinProcessed emulsifier from soy; generally safe; may be GMO-derived.
• 6VanillinSynthetic flavoring; safe but artificial alternative to natural vanilla extract
• 3SugarAdded sweetener; minimal nutritional value.
• 2High fructose corn syrupHighly processed sweetener; linked to metabolic issues and obesity.
• 6Monocalcium phosphateFood-grade leavening agent, safe additive commonly used in baking
• 7Sodium BicarbonateBaking soda; buffering agent; safe food additive.
• 6Ammonium bicarbonateLeavening agent; acceptable in baked goods in normal amounts.
• 6SaltEssential mineral; small amounts present for flavor balance.
• 5CornstarchRefined starch; minimal nutritional value, used as thickener.
• 5Natural and Artificial FlavorsVague labeling; artificial flavors are synthetic compounds.

Allergens

Contains: gluten, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.