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Cherry Pie
Old Fashioned · 30/100 · Caution
7 ingredients flagged with caution
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Enriched Wheat Flour | Caution | Refined flour stripped of bran/germ and fortified with synthetic vitamins to replace lost nutrients. |
| Sugar (Refined) | Caution | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Corn Syrup | Caution | Refined glucose syrup from corn starch. |
| Dextrose | Caution | Refined glucose, typically from corn. |
| Milk Powder | Caution | Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol. |
| Potassium Sorbate | Caution | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| Sodium Propionate | Caution | Mold inhibitor; similar to calcium propionate. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×0 − 10×7 − 5×0 = 30
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Enriched Wheat Flour | -10 | Refined flour stripped of bran/germ and fortified with synthetic vitamins to replace lost nutrients. |
| Sugar (Refined) | -10 | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Corn Syrup | -10 | Refined glucose syrup from corn starch. |
| Dextrose | -10 | Refined glucose, typically from corn. |
| Milk Powder | -10 | Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol. |
| Potassium Sorbate | -10 | Generally regarded as safe but may cause skin reactions; one of the better-tolerated synthetic preservatives. |
| Sodium Propionate | -10 | Mold inhibitor; similar to calcium propionate. |
Ingredients
WaterEnriched Wheat Flourcherriespalm oilsugarsSugar (Refined)Corn SyrupDextroseTapioca StarchSaltwhey powderMilk Powderlemon juice concentratePotassium SorbateSodium Propionate
Diets this fits
VegetarianPescatarian
Certifications
Kosher
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