Baked Potato Cakes — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Baked Potato Cakes by Penobscot Mccrum DUMP — score 18/90.

Mostly potato, but spiked with partially hydrogenated soybean oil — artificial trans fat your body should never see.

Why this verdict

• Partially hydrogenated soybean oil — artificial trans fat, the single worst fat for your heart
• Added sugar in a savory potato side that doesn't need it
• Cornstarch filler bulks it up cheaply
• Brand leans on 'healthy potato' positioning while hiding trans fat in the formula

Ingredients (8)

• potato (safe) — Whole-food base, minimally processed.
• POTATO FLAKES (safe) — Dried potato used as a simple binder; a whole-food carb, not a modified starch.
• Minced Onion (safe) — Real aromatic, adds flavor with no downside.
• cornstarch (moderate) — Refined starch filler for crunch and shape.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• black pepper (safe) — Whole spice seasoning.
• PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL (avoid) — Source of artificial trans fat — raises bad cholesterol and has no safe intake level.