Pop-Tarts Frosted Chocolate Fudge

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Why this score

• Capped: contains High Fructose Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Corn syrupadded-sugar load
• 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 36 g (−1.1); medium saturated fat 3.1 g (−0.2); medium salt 1.1 g (−0.2) (total −1.5).

Ingredients (29)

• 5Enriched wheat flourProcessed grain with added nutrients; acceptable but less nutritious than whole grain
• 8NiacinEssential B vitamin; added to fortified grain products.
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral; standard enrichment in fortified bread.
• 8Vitamin B1 thiamin mononitrateEssential nutrient form; synthetic but effective, supports energy metabolism
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; supports energy production and cellular growth.
• 8Folic acidSynthetic B vitamin; essential micronutrient fortification.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 3DextroseRefined sugar; high glycemic index, minimal nutrition.
• 2High Fructose Corn SyrupSweetener linked to metabolic and inflammatory concerns.
• 5Soybean oilProcessed vegetable oil, high in omega-6, generally acceptable
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener with minimal nutritional value.
• 8WheyDairy by-product; adds protein and nutrients.
• 5Bleached Wheat FlourProcessed grain; bleaching removes some nutrients but enriched
• 7CocoaNatural ingredient; minimal processing, healthful polyphenols present.
• 4CornstarchHighly refined carbohydrate, minimal nutritional value, mainly filler
• 7Cocoa processed with alkaliProcessed cocoa; alkaline treatment alters nutritional profile.
• 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.
• 6Monocalcium phosphateChemical leavening agent; safe but highly processed.
• 6Wheat starchRefined carbohydrate; acceptable but lacks nutritional density.
• 5Sodium Stearoyl LactylateSynthetic emulsifier; highly processed; acceptable in small amounts.
• 5GelatinAnimal-derived protein; minimally processed; gelling agent used traditionally.
• 5DatemDough conditioner; emulsifier; improves texture and shelf-life.
• 6Xanthan gumThickener/stabilizer; fermented; generally safe.
• 3Caramel ColorClass III or IV caramel; safety established but non-nutritive.
• 6Soy LecithinEmulsifier from soy; natural, common in food, safe.
• 9Egg whitesWhole food protein; minimal processing.
• 5Color addedColoring source unspecified; likely synthetic colorant.

Allergens

Contains: eggs, gluten, milk, 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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