Reese's pieces

Why this score

• Capped: contains Hydrogenated vegetable oilFDA: artificial trans fat banned
• Capped: contains Corn Syrup Solidsadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Yellow 6 lakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Yellow 5 lakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Red 40 LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• Capped: contains Brilliant Blue FCF LakeFDA-regulated azo dye — hyperactivity warnings (EU)
• 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 60 g (−1.5); high saturated fat 20 g (−1.5); medium salt 0.3 g (−0.2) (total −3.0).

Ingredients (18)

• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 8Partially Defatted PeanutsWhole food legume, minimally processed, retains nutritional value
• 2Hydrogenated vegetable oilContains trans fats, strongly associated with cardiovascular health risks
• 3Corn Syrup SolidsHighly processed sweetener; offers little nutritional value.
• 4Palm Kernel OilHighly saturated fat; linked to environmental concerns.
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener with minimal nutritional value.
• 6SaltPreservative and flavoring; essential nutrient in moderate amounts.
• 2Artificial colorSynthetic dyes; associated with behavioral concerns in sensitive individuals.
• 2Yellow 6 lakeSynthetic dye; potential allergen; artificial coloring agent
• 3Yellow 5 lakeSynthetic dye; potential allergen; artificial coloring agent
• 2Red 40 LakeArtificial colorant; FDA approved but controversial
• 2Brilliant Blue FCF LakeSynthetic colorant; potential hyperactivity concerns in sensitive individuals.
• 6Modified corn starchHighly processed thickener; low nutritional value.
• 6Soy LecithinEmulsifier from soy; natural, common in food, safe.
• 5Confectioner's glazeResinous coating; processed additive for shine and preservation.
• 5VanillinSynthetic vanilla flavoring; nutritionally inert.
• 7Carnauba waxPlant-derived wax; food gloss/coating; generally safe.
• 8MilkWhole food ingredient; core component of cheese product.

Allergens

Contains: milk, peanuts, 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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