Gerber Snacks For Babies — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Gerber Snacks For Babies by Gerber DUMP — score 20/90.

Contains concerning ingredients such as artificial additives and sugars not suitable for baby food.

Why this verdict

• Added sugar detected
• Artificial additives in baby product
• Not optimal ingredients for infants
• Multiple sweeteners — sweetness engineered, not simple
• Flavoring and texture stabilizers — more formulated than it appears

Ingredients (13)

• CULTURED REDUCED FAT MILK (safe) — More real cultured dairy adding protein and a little fat for mouthfeel.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• RASPBERRY AND BLACKBERRY PUREE (safe) — Natural fruit ingredient providing vitamins and flavor.
• NONFAT DRY MILK (safe) — Milk solids for richness.
• TAPIOCA STARCH (moderate) — Refined starch used for binding and chew, nutritionally empty.
• gelatin (moderate) — Animal-derived binder for the frosting; makes the product non-vegetarian.
• LACTIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES (concerning) — Emulsifier which is not ideal for babies.
• VEGETABLE AND FRUIT JUICE COLORS (safe) — Natural coloring used instead of artificial dyes.
• VITAMIN C (safe) — Added ascorbic acid; harmless and acts as a mild antioxidant, though a marginal nutritional add.
• CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE (concerning) — Used as a sweetener which is not ideal for baby food.
• Vitamin E (safe) — Added antioxidant vitamin, minor benefit, also props up the 'body nutrients' pitch.
• NATURAL MIXED BERRY FLAVOR (safe) — Flavoring derived from natural sources.
• Vitamin A Acetate (safe) — Fortification vitamin, part of the 'goodness' positioning.

Healthier alternatives

• Simple Truth Organic Unsweetened Applesauce Pouches