Cracker Crisps Sesame Mini Crackers — DUMP

Name: Cracker Crisps Sesame Mini Crackers
Brand: Beigel Beigel

Munch or Dump rates Cracker Crisps Sesame Mini Crackers by Beigel Beigel DUMP — score 17/90.

Refined-flour crackers fried in palm oil stabilized with TBHQ, stacked with three thickeners and artificial caramel color. This is a NOVA 4 ultra-processed snack.

Why this verdict

Refined wheat flour and palm oil with synthetic TBHQ preservative
Three stacked thickeners: gum arabic, guar gum, and carboxymethyl cellulose
Artificial caramel color, a marker of ultra-processed food
Multiple added sweeteners (malt, molasses, sugar)
NOVA 4 ultra-processed with no real nutritional upside

Ingredients (13)

wheat flour (moderate) — Thickening agent, not harmful but adds processing.
Palm Oil (with TBHQ for freshness) (concerning) — Refined oil high in saturated fat, preserved with synthetic antioxidant TBHQ.
Sesame Seeds (safe) — Whole seed; note this is a sesame allergen source.
Malt (safe) — Traditional pretzel flavoring from barley.
yeast (safe) — Leavening agent for bread rising.
Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
molasses (moderate) — A second sweetener for color and flavor. Minor, but it stacks on top of the sugar.
Leavening Agent (Sodium Bicarbonate) (safe) — Baking soda, a benign leavening agent.
Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
gum arabic (safe) — Natural gum used to bind seasoning to the chip.
Guar Gum (moderate) — Used as a firming agent or conditioner; not necessary.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (concerning) — Synthetic emulsifier linked in studies to gut-microbiome disruption.
Artificial Color (Caramel) (concerning) — Artificial coloring purely for appearance; a hallmark of ultra-processed food.