Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts

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Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains High Fructose Corn Syrupadded-sugar load
• 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 32 g (−0.9); medium saturated fat 2.6 g (−0.2); medium salt 0.8 g (−0.2) (total −1.3).

Ingredients (32)

• 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.
• 8Folic acidSynthetic B vitamin; essential micronutrient fortification.
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener with minimal nutritional value.
• 2High Fructose Corn SyrupSweetener linked to metabolic and inflammatory concerns.
• 3DextroseRefined sugar; high glycemic index, minimal nutrition.
• 5Soybean oilProcessed vegetable oil, high in omega-6, generally acceptable
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 5Bleached Wheat FlourProcessed grain; bleaching removes some nutrients but enriched
• 6Wheat starchRefined carbohydrate; acceptable but lacks nutritional density.
• 6SaltPreservative and flavoring; essential nutrient in moderate amounts.
• 8Dried strawberriesWhole fruit ingredient; natural and contains polyphenols and fiber.
• 9Dried pearsWhole food source of fiber, vitamins, and natural sugars
• 8Dried applesWhole food, natural, retains fiber and nutrients from fresh fruit
• 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 preservative and acid regulator; safe in normal amounts.
• 5GelatinAnimal-derived protein; minimally processed; gelling agent used traditionally.
• 5Modified wheat starchProcessed starch, functional but nutritionally limited
• 7Yellow corn flourMinimally processed grain; nutritious but lacks fiber if not whole
• 3Caramel ColorClass III or IV caramel; safety established but non-nutritive.
• 6Xanthan gumThickener/stabilizer; fermented; generally safe.
• 4CornstarchHighly refined carbohydrate, minimal nutritional value, mainly filler
• 7turmeric extract colorExtracted turmeric colorant; processed but derived from whole spice.
• 6Soy LecithinEmulsifier from soy; natural, common in food, safe.
• 1Red 40Synthetic azo dye; artificial color additive.
• 1Blue 1Synthetic triphenylmethane dye; artificial color additive.
• 5Color addedColoring source unspecified; likely synthetic colorant.
• 8Vitamin B1 thiamine mononitrateEssential nutrient, supports energy metabolism and nervous system health
• 8Vitamin B2 riboflavinEssential nutrient, supports energy production and cellular function

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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