Breton Original — ENGINEERED
Munch or Dump rates Breton Original by Dare ENGINEERED — score 30/90.
Refined wheat flour, refined oil, and added sugar built into a crave-able cracker, with hydrolyzed soy protein doing the flavor-enhancer work.
Why this verdict
- Refined wheat flour is the dominant ingredient, not whole grain
- Refined-starch + refined-oil + added-sugar triad drives cravings
- Hydrolyzed soy protein is a savory flavor enhancer
- Refined coconut/copra oil adds saturated fat with no nutrition
- Classified NOVA 4 ultra-processed
Ingredients (11)
- wheat flour (moderate) — Thickening agent, not harmful but adds processing.
- Vegetable oil (contains coconut/copra oil) (moderate) — Refined shortening high in saturated fat; adds calories and mouthfeel, no nutritional upside.
- Wheat germ (safe) — Nutrient-dense part of the grain with fiber and vitamins; a genuine positive but present in small amount.
- Defatted wheat germ (safe) — Provides some protein and fiber, though the fat and much of the benefit is removed.
- Cane Sugar (moderate) — Added sugar in the breadcrumb — one of two distinct sweeteners in the list.
- Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
- WHEAT BRAN (safe) — Pure fibre from the outer grain layer, good for digestion.
- Ammonium bicarbonate (safe) — Traditional leavening agent for crisp cookies.
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (moderate) — Free-glutamate flavor enhancer used to boost savory taste.
- Baking Soda (safe) — A basic leavening agent. Completely standard.
- Natural flavor (moderate) — Undisclosed flavor blend; minor but not fully transparent.
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