Little Debbie, Mckee Foods
Mini powdered donuts
Food & Beverage
74
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (29)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| annatto extract | Beneficial | — |
| cellulose gum | Low Risk | — |
| citric acid | Low Risk | Generally safe. Natural preservative. |
| corn syrup solids | Low Risk | Refined sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| defatted soy flour | Low Risk | — |
| dextrin | Low Risk | — |
| dextrose | Low Risk | Simple sugar. Metabolic concerns at high intake. |
| dried egg yolks | Low Risk | — |
| glycerin | Low Risk | Humectant. Safe. Plant or animal derived. |
| guar gum | Low Risk | Generally safe. GI issues at high intake. |
| karaya gum | Low Risk | — |
| leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate) | Beneficial | Neurotoxicity debate. Antiperspirant ingredient. |
| maltodextrin | Low Risk | High glycemic index. Blood sugar spikes. |
| mono - and diglycerides | Low Risk | — |
| natural and artificial flavors | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| nonfat dry milk | Low Risk | — |
| palm oil | Low Risk | Environmental concerns. High in saturated fat. |
| preservatives (calcium propionate, potassium sorbate, sorbic acid) | Caution | Allergen. DNA damage at high concentrations. |
| salt | Low Risk | — |
| soybean oil. contains or less of each of the following: modified corn starch | Low Risk | High omega-6. Inflammatory at high intake. |
| soy lecithin | Low Risk | GMO concern. Generally recognized as safe. |
| sugar | Low Risk | — |
| tapioca starch | Low Risk | — |
| titanium dioxide | Low Risk | Inhalation concern (nanoparticles). IARC 2B when inhaled. |
| turmeric extract | Beneficial | — |
| water | Low Risk | — |
| wheat germ | Low Risk | — |
| wheat gluten | Low Risk | — |
| wheat starch | Low Risk | — |