Kirkland Signature Trail Mix — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Kirkland Signature Trail Mix by Kirkland Signature DUMP — score 17/90.

The nuts and raisins are fine, but the M&M's drag this down hard. You get 33g of sugar per 100g and a full rainbow of artificial dyes, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1 and Blue 2, plus corn syrup and cornstarch. That is candy folded into nuts, not a wholesome trail snack.

Why this verdict

• Five artificial dyes: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2 (plus lakes)
• Candy-driven, 33g sugar per 100g
• Corn syrup, cornstarch and dextrin from the M&M's coating
• NOVA 4 ultra-processed
• Hyper-palatable triad present: sugar plus palm oil plus cornstarch

Ingredients (9)

• Peanuts (safe) — Legume packed with protein and healthy fats.
• Almonds (safe) — Whole nut, healthy fats, protein, fiber, and vitamin E.
• Cashews (safe) — Whole nut with minerals and healthy fats.
• raisins (safe) — Dried grapes; naturally sweet, no added sugar in the raisin itself.
• M&M's Milk Chocolate (moderate) — Sugar, dairy and cocoa candy shell; the main source of added sugar and dyes.
• Sugar (moderate) — Small added sweetener to balance acidity; minor at salsa portions.
• Corn Syrup (caution) — Second ingredient; a refined liquid sugar that binds the bar and drives the sugar total up.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2) (avoid) — Synthetic petroleum-derived dyes with no nutritional purpose; linked to hyperactivity in sensitive children.
• cornstarch (moderate) — Refined starch filler for crunch and shape.

Healthier alternatives

• Southern Grove Omega Trail Mix
• Southern Grove Cranberry Almond Cashew Trail Mix
• Balanced Breaks White Cheddar, Almonds & Dried Cranberries
• Kirkland Signature Supreme Whole Almonds
• Bare Baked Crunchy Apple Chips