Kellogg's Pop-Tarts

toaster-pastries

Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains High Fructose Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Artificial Flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Capped: contains Red 40FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Blue 1FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar; medium saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar; medium saturated fat, salt (−0.9).

Ingredients (25)

• 6Enriched flourRefined grain with added vitamins; minimally nutritious.
• 2Corn SyrupHigh-fructose added sweetener; linked to metabolic concerns.
• 2High Fructose Corn SyrupHighly processed sweetener; linked to metabolic issues and obesity.
• 3DextroseSimple sugar; added for sweetness with minimal nutrition.
• 5Soybean oilRefined vegetable oil; likely hydrogenated; high omega-6 content.
• 4Palm OilHighly saturated fat; environmental and health concerns.
• 5Bleached Wheat FlourProcessed grain; bleaching removes some nutrients but enriched
• 6Wheat starchRefined carbohydrate; acceptable but lacks nutritional density.
• 6SaltEssential mineral; natural preservative and flavoring.
• 7baking sodaBaking soda: natural leavening agent, safe, minimal processing.
• 6Sodium acid pyrophosphateChemical leavening agent; safe but highly processed.
• 6Monocalcium phosphateChemical leavening agent; safe but highly processed.
• 7Citric acidNatural acid; preservative and flavor enhancer; safe.
• 9Dried grapesWhole food, natural, concentrated source of fiber and antioxidants
• 9Dried blueberriesMinimally processed whole food, rich in antioxidants and nutrients
• 8Dried applesWhole food, natural, retains fiber and nutrients from fresh fruit
• 6Soy lecithinProcessed emulsifier; derived from soy; generally recognized as safe.
• 5Modified wheat starchProcessed starch, functional but nutritionally limited
• 6Natural FlavorBroad category; vague labeling but generally acceptable.
• 4Artificial FlavorSynthetic flavoring compounds; no nutritional value.
• 6Xanthan GumBacterial fermentation product; thickener; generally recognized as safe.
• 3Caramel colorColoring agent; generally safe but highly processed.
• 1Red 40Synthetic azo dye; potential allergen and behavioral effects in children.
• 1Blue 1Synthetic triarylmethane dye; potential carcinogen concerns in animal studies.
• 2Blue 2Artificial synthetic dye, associated with potential allergic reactions

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.

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