Milton's Original Multi-grain Baked Crackers — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Milton's Original Multi-grain Baked Crackers by Milton's TREAT — score 45/90.

Despite the wholesome multi-grain marketing, refined enriched wheat flour is the #1 ingredient and the actual whole grains are only 10%. It's a refined-flour cracker with two sweeteners and refined oil dressed up as a health food.

Why this verdict

• Refined enriched wheat flour is the #1 ingredient, ahead of any whole grain
• Named whole grains are only 10% of the product
• Two distinct sweeteners: sugar and sugar cane syrup
• Refined oil (sunflower) is the second ingredient
• No artificial additives, so simple but not actually whole-grain

Ingredients (9)

• Enriched wheat flour (moderate) — Refined flour stripped of bran then fortified - the crust base.
• Sunflower Oil (moderate) — Refined seed oil; fine in the modest amounts used here.
• Grains (Corn, Oats, Wheat Bran) (safe) — The actual whole-grain content, but only 10% of the product. Adds some fiber and nutrients.
• WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR (safe) — Adds a little fiber and whole-grain content.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Seeds (Sesame, Poppy) (safe) — Whole seeds add a little healthy fat, fiber, and minerals. A genuine positive.
• Raising Agents (Ammonium/Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate) (safe) — Standard baking leaveners; harmless in these amounts.
• Sugar Cane Syrup (caution) — A second sweetener stacked with the sugar.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.