Frosted mother's Sparkling mythical creature cookies

Why this score

• Capped: contains High Fructose Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Artificial flavorssynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Capped: contains Corn syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Yellow 6 lakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Blue 2 Lake (Indigo Carmine)FDA-certified synthetic dye (indigoid, not azo)
• Capped: contains Red 40 LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains red 3FDA revoked authorization 2025
• Capped: contains Blue 1FDA-certified synthetic dye (triarylmethane, not azo)
• 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 43 g (−1.4); high saturated fat 23 g (−1.5); medium salt 0.5 g (−0.2) (total −3.0).

Ingredients (26)

• 3SugarRefined sweetener; empty calories, rapid blood sugar spike.
• 5Enriched wheat flourProcessed grain with added nutrients; acceptable but less nutritious than whole grain
• 8NiacinVitamin B3 fortification; essential nutrient
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral added for nutritional enrichment; bioavailable form.
• 8Vitamin B1Thiamine; essential vitamin for carbohydrate metabolism.
• 8Thiamin MononitrateSynthetic B1 vitamin, bioavailable, essential nutrient for energy metabolism
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2
• 8Folic AcidSynthetic B vitamin; supports cell division and DNA synthesis.
• 2Hydrogenated Palm Kernel OilHydrogenated fat, highly processed. Only partially hydrogenated oil is the source of artificial trans fat; this label does not say which kind.
• 8Nonfat MilkNatural dairy product; good protein and calcium source
• 4CornstarchRefined carbohydrate; minimal nutritional value; used as thickener.
• 2High Fructose Corn SyrupSweetener linked to metabolic and inflammatory concerns.
• 6SaltEssential mineral; acceptable in processed foods at typical levels.
• 6Soy lecithinProcessed emulsifier; generally safe but highly refined.
• 4Artificial flavorsSynthetic flavor compounds; chemical composition often proprietary.
• 7Baking SodaNatural leavening agent; sodium bicarbonate, generally safe for baking.
• 5Color addedColoring source unspecified; likely synthetic colorant.
• 5Confectioner's glazeResinous coating; processed additive for shine and preservation.
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener; offers minimal nutrition; associated with metabolic concerns.
• 7Gum ArabicNatural plant gum; used as binder/stabilizer; generally recognized as safe.
• 7Carnauba WaxNatural plant wax; used as glazing agent; generally considered safe.
• 2Yellow 6 lakeSynthetic dye; potential allergen; artificial coloring agent
• 3Blue 2 Lake (Indigo Carmine)Synthetic dye; some studies link it to hyperactivity concerns.
• 2Red 40 LakeArtificial colorant; FDA approved but controversial
• 1red 3Canonical staple score (scoring v2)
• 1Blue 1Synthetic food dye; generally recognized safe but artificial

Allergens

Contains: soy, milk, gluten

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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