Iceland Christmas Rich Fruit Pudding — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Iceland Christmas Rich Fruit Pudding by Iceland DUMP — score 17/90.

Alcohol is the primary health concern here, and on top of that this is a sugar-and-palm-fat dessert with 18+ ingredients including added sugar, glucose syrup, molasses and a sulphite preservative.

Why this verdict

• Contains alcohol (cider, sherry, rum, ~2% ABV) — ethanol is empty calories and a Group 1 carcinogen
• Sugar is the #2 ingredient, with extra free sugar from glucose syrup and molasses
• Palm fat plus refined wheat flour make this a calorie-dense, nutrient-poor base
• 18+ ingredients including a sulphite preservative (sodium metabisulphite) and glycerol humectant

Ingredients (16)

• Raisins (28%) (safe) — Dried grapes — fiber and potassium, but very high in concentrated natural sugar.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• wheat flour (moderate) — Thickening agent, not harmful but adds processing.
• Cider (12%) (concerning) — Alcoholic — ethanol is a carcinogen and empty calories; primary health concern.
• Sodium metabisulphite (preservative) (moderate) — Sulphite preservative — can trigger reactions in sensitive/asthmatic people.
• Sultanas (10%) (safe) — Dried grapes — fiber and minerals but concentrated sugar.
• palm fat (concerning) — A second palm-derived fat piled on top of the palm oil — pure saturated fat.
• Glycerol (Humectant) (moderate) — Added to hold moisture and keep the wrap 'soft' for weeks; a marker of a processed, texture-engineered product.
• Glucose Syrup (in candied peel) (concerning) — Refined sugar syrup — more added free sugar.
• Sherry (2%) (concerning) — Fortified wine — more alcohol and sugar.
• Rum (1%) (concerning) — Spirit — additional ethanol.
• molasses (moderate) — A second sweetener for color and flavor. Minor, but it stacks on top of the sugar.
• Mixed Spice (coriander, cinnamon, clove, fennel, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom) (safe) — Real spices — flavor with negligible downside.
• citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Orange Oil (safe) — Cold-pressed citrus oil used in tiny amounts for flavour; harmless.