Sponch

Why this score

• Capped: contains Hydrogenated vegetable shorteningFDA: artificial trans fat banned
• Capped: contains Corn syrupadded-sugar load
• Capped: contains Invert sugaradded-sugar load
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar, saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar; medium saturated fat, salt (−0.9).

Ingredients (36)

• 3SugarHighly refined, provides empty calories with no nutrients
• 7Wheat flourStaple grain product; refined but fortified with nutrients
• 9Strawberry pureeWhole fruit concentrate; natural, vitamin C, minimal processing
• 3GlucoseRefined simple sugar; rapidly absorbed, minimal nutritional benefit
• 5CornstarchProcessed carbohydrate; neutral nutritionally, common thickening agent
• 7PectinNatural soluble fiber from fruit, supports digestive health
• 7Citric acidNatural preservative and acidity regulator, safe and commonly used
• 6Carmine colorNatural colorant from insects; safe but minimally processed
• 6Carboxymethyl celluloseSynthetic thickener; generally recognized as safe, indigestible
• 5Sodium benzoateCommon preservative; safe at normal levels, synthetic
• 2Hydrogenated vegetable shorteningContains trans fats; associated with cardiovascular health concerns
• 10WaterEssential, natural, no processing required
• 6Coconut oilNatural fat; high saturated content but recognized as healthful
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener; empty calories, high glycemic impact
• 2Invert sugarRefined sweetener; chemically modified simple sugars, no nutrients
• 6Canola oilRefined vegetable oil; lower saturated fat, generally healthy
• 4Palm oilRefined vegetable oil; high saturated fat, sustainability concerns
• 5GelatinAnimal protein derivative; processed but protein source, common use
• 9Egg whitesWhole food; excellent protein, minimal processing, natural
• 5CarmineNatural red dye from insects, safe but requires processing
• 6SaltEssential mineral; natural but processed; use in moderation
• 8Beta-caroteneNatural pigment; vitamin A precursor, beneficial nutrient
• 6Calcium sulfateFood additive and mineral; safe, used as firming agent
• 7Baking sodaSodium bicarbonate; natural leavening agent, minimally processed
• 7Aluminum sodium sulfateSynthetic leavening compound; aluminum content raises health concerns
• 6Monocalcium phosphateSynthetic leavening acid; calcium compound, generally recognized safe
• 8Calcium carbonateNatural mineral; calcium source, safe, common food additive
• 6Soy lecithinNatural emulsifier from soybeans, minimally processed, safe additive
• 5Sodium stearoyl lactylateSynthetic emulsifier, generally safe, improves texture in baked goods
• 6Ammonium bicarbonateSynthetic leavening agent; generally safe, fully evaporates in baking
• 8RiboflavinEssential B vitamin; fortification restores nutrients lost in flour processing
• 8NiacinB vitamin; supports energy metabolism; standard grain fortification
• 8Folic AcidEssential B vitamin, supports cell division and DNA synthesis.
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral nutrient; added to prevent anemia and deficiency
• 8Thiamin mononitrateVitamin B1 form; essential nutrient, synthetic but beneficial
• 8Zinc oxideMineral nutrient; safe food additive, essential micronutrient

Allergens

Contains: eggs, 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.