Little Debbie Frosted Fudge Cakes

Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Red 40FDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorssynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Capped: contains TBHQEWG: avoid
• 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 44 g (−1.5); high saturated fat 12 g (−1.5); medium salt 0.6 g (−0.2) (total −3.0).

Ingredients (37)

• 3SugarRefined sweetener; simple carbohydrate, minimal nutritional value.
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener with minimal nutritional value.
• 10WaterEssential ingredient; no additives or processing concerns.
• 6Enriched bleached flourRefined grain; enriched with synthetic vitamins to replace processing losses.
• 5Wheat FlourRefined grain flour; moderately processed but staple ingredient.
• 7Barley MaltWhole grain derivative; natural sweetener with some nutritional value
• 8NiacinVitamin B3 fortification; essential nutrient
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral added for nutritional enrichment; bioavailable form.
• 8Thiamin mononitrateVitamin B1; essential nutrient, naturally occurring form, safe
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient
• 8Folic AcidSynthetic B vitamin; supports cell division and DNA synthesis.
• 4Palm and palm kernel oilHigh in saturated fat
• 7CocoaNatural ingredient; minimal processing, healthful polyphenols present.
• 5Soybean OilRefined vegetable oil; processed but generally recognized as safe.
• 8Soy flourPlant-based protein; processed but nutrient-dense.
• 7Cocoa processed with alkaliTreated cocoa powder; minimal nutrition impact from processing.
• 3DextroseSimple glucose sugar; highly refined, rapid glucose absorption.
• 5Corn starchRefined carbohydrate; minimal fiber or nutrition.
• 9Egg whitesWhole food protein; minimal processing.
• 9EggsWhole food; excellent protein and nutrient source.
• 3Caramel colorScored from our ingredient guidelines.
• 1Red 40Synthetic azo dye; artificial color additive.
• 6SaltMineral seasoning; natural but high sodium intake concern.
• 7Baking sodaSodium bicarbonate; natural leavening agent, safe.
• 6sorbic acidSynthetic preservative; generally recognized as safe but not whole food.
• 6Mono- and diglyceridesFood emulsifiers; derived from fats; acceptable; supports product stability.
• 6Soy lecithinProcessed emulsifier; generally safe but highly refined.
• 6Sorbitan monostearateSynthetic emulsifier; approved food additive, generally recognized as safe
• 4Natural and artificial flavorsMixed flavor sources; vague labeling, likely includes synthetics.
• 5Propylene glycol monostearateEmulsifier; synthetic, safe in small amounts
• 5Sodium Stearoyl LactylateSynthetic emulsifier; highly processed; acceptable in small amounts.
• 4Polysorbate 60Synthetic emulsifier; generally recognized safe but highly processed.
• 5Polysorbate 80Emulsifier; synthetic; safe in cosmetics at typical levels.
• 8whey milkDairy product; good protein and calcium source with light processing.
• 7Citric AcidNaturally derived preservative and flavoring, safe in normal amounts
• 4Palm oilHighly processed fat; high in saturated fat content
• 2TBHQSynthetic antioxidant; associated with potential health concerns

Allergens

Contains: soy, milk, gluten, eggs

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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