Gluten Free Matzo-Style Squares — DUMP
Munch or Dump rates Gluten Free Matzo-Style Squares by yehuda DUMP — score 20/90.
A starch-and-oil cracker built mostly from refined tapioca and potato starch with maltodextrin and palm oil. It's engineered to mimic wheat matzo, not to feed you anything real.
Why this verdict
- Refined starches (tapioca, potato starch, potato flakes) dominate the list with almost no fiber or protein
- Maltodextrin is an ultra-processed filler that spikes blood sugar harder than sugar itself
- Palm oil adds saturated fat with no nutritional upside
- Added free sugar from honey on top of a starch base
- Classic NOVA-4 ultra-processed profile despite the short-looking list
Ingredients (12)
- TAPIOCA STARCH (moderate) — Refined starch, pure fast carbohydrate with no fiber, protein, or micronutrients; spikes blood sugar
- Water (safe) — Dilutes the vinegar to a usable acidity. Inert.
- potato starch (moderate) — Another refined starch; adds to the fast-carb load
- POTATO FLAKES (moderate) — Dehydrated processed potato, high glycemic, minimal nutrition
- Palm Oil (moderate) — Highly saturated refined fat used for texture and shelf life.
- Apple fiber (safe) — Minor added fiber, slight positive but used as a texture aid
- Plant fiber (safe) — Generic isolated fiber for texture; small benefit
- Maltodextrin (concerning) — Ultra-processed filler/bulking agent with a high glycemic spike, classic NOVA 4 marker.
- honey (moderate) — Added free sugar; same blood-sugar impact as other sugars
- Natural vinegar (safe) — Acidity/leavening aid in tiny amounts, harmless
- Egg Yolks (safe) — Real food binder providing some fat and nutrients
- Salt (moderate) — Common seasoning but can contribute to high sodium intake.