Graze Marmite Crunch — ENGINEERED

Munch or Dump rates Graze Marmite Crunch by graze ENGINEERED — score 30/90.

Deep-fried corn and broad beans in refined sunflower oil, coated in a Marmite seasoning stack with maltodextrin and natural flavouring. The 'veg + protein + nothing artificial' pitch dresses up an engineered savoury snack built for craving.

Why this verdict

• Corn and broad beans are deep-fried in refined sunflower oil, not roasted 'crunchy veg'
• Marmite seasoning stack: yeast extract, maltodextrin, natural flavouring, onion and garlic powders built for craving
• Maltodextrin is a fast-spiking industrial filler with zero nutritional value
• Added vitamins are fortification papering over a fried, seasoned snack

Ingredients (12)

• Fried corn (moderate) — Whole corn but deep-fried in oil, turning a starch into a calorie-dense fried snack base.
• Fried broad beans (moderate) — Beans bring protein and fibre, but frying strips much of the wholesome appeal and adds fat.
• Sunflower Oil (moderate) — Refined seed oil; fine in the modest amounts used here.
• YEAST EXTRACT (moderate) — A hidden source of free glutamate, stacked with MSG for umami.
• Maltodextrin (moderate) — Highly processed starch-derived carbohydrate used as a carrier and texturizer; spikes blood sugar readily.
• rice flour (moderate) — Refined starch that completes the fast-carb triad.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• natural flavouring (moderate) — Undefined flavour compound; 'natural' but unspecified, a minor processing marker.
• ONION POWDER (safe) — Dried aromatic for flavor.
• citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
• GARLIC POWDER (safe) — Real seasoning.
• Added vitamins (Niacin, Thiamin, Riboflavin, B12, Folic acid) (safe) — Fortification B-vitamins; harmless but functions as a health halo on a fried snack.