The Original Fudge Pops

How it scored 52 / 100

Nutrition snapshot

Ingredients 25 listed

• 1 Skimmed Milk
  Cow's milk from which most milkfat has been removed. FDA standard of identity for nonfat milk requires <0.5% milkfat; for nonfat dry milk, <…
  Safe
• 2 Maltodextrin
  A short-chain glucose polymer (3–20 glucose units, DE 3–20) produced by partial enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of corn, potato, rice, or wheat…
  Moderate
• 3 Sorbitol
  Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol (polyol) found naturally in fruits and produced industrially by hydrogenation of glucose.
  Moderate
• 4 Polydextrose
  Polydextrose, a synthetic, randomly bonded polymer of glucose with small amounts of sorbitol and citric acid; classified as a soluble dietar…
  Low
• 5 Cocoa Processed With Alkali
  Cocoa treated with alkalizing agents (Dutch processing) to neutralize acidity, darken color, and mellow flavor.
  Safe
• 6 Palm Oil
  Edible oil extracted from the mesocarp of the fruit of Elaeis guineensis (oil palm). Semi-solid at room temperature; ~50% saturated fat (mos…
  Moderate
• 7 Tricalcium Phosphate
  Calcium phosphate compound (Ca3(PO4)2) used as anticaking agent, calcium fortificant, and pH regulator.
  Low
• 8 Cellulose
  Cellulose — purified plant fiber polymer of beta-1,4-linked glucose units (microcrystalline E460(i) or powdered E460(ii)).
  Low
• 9 Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
  Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), made by partial hydrolysis of fats and oils.
  Low
• 10 Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose
  Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (cellulose gum, E466) is a chemically modified cellulose derivative.
  Moderate
• 11 Barley Malt Extract
  Concentrated extract of malted barley (Dutch: gerstemoutextract); thick syrup made by mashing malted barley and concentrating the wort.
  Low
• 12 Salt
  Sodium chloride (NaCl), a crystalline mineral compound composed of roughly 40% sodium and 60% chloride by mass.
  Low
• 13 Guar Gum
  Polysaccharide (galactomannan) extracted from the seeds of the guar plant (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). E-number E412.
  Low
• 14 Aspartame
  Synthetic high-intensity sweetener (~200x sweeter than sucrose) composed of L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester.
  Moderate
• 15 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monooleate
  Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (Polysorbate 80 / Tween 80), a non-ionic synthetic emulsifier.
  Moderate
• 16 Acesulfame K
  Acesulfame potassium (Acesulfame K, E950) is a calorie-free synthetic high-intensity sweetener.
  Moderate
• 17 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Tristearate
  Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate (Polysorbate 65, E436) is a non-ionic surfactant produced by ethoxylating sorbitol esters of stear…
  Moderate
• 18 Citric Acid
  Citric acid (E330), a weak organic acid naturally present in citrus fruit and produced commercially via Aspergillus niger fermentation.
  Low
• 19 Carrageenan
  Sulfated polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed (Rhodophyceae).
  Moderate
• 20 Natural And Artificial Flavouring
  A blanket label for proprietary flavor mixtures combining naturally derived flavor constituents (essential oils, extracts, distillates) with…
  Low
• 21 Locust Bean Gum
  Galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua).
  Low
• 22 Caramel
  Caramel: a dark colorant made by controlled heat treatment of food-grade carbohydrates; four classes (E150a-d) differ by manufacturing react…
  Moderate
• 23 Phenylalanine
  An essential aromatic amino acid; component of the artificial sweetener aspartame and a building block of dietary protein.
  Moderate
• 24 Corn Maltodextrin
  A short-chain carbohydrate (DE 3-20) produced by partial hydrolysis of corn starch.
  Low
• 25 Whey
  Liquid or dried protein-rich byproduct of cheese making, derived from milk.
  Low