Mix Fruit Cookies — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Mix Fruit Cookies by 15 A.D. Bakery TREAT — score 43/90.

Highly processed formula with artificial flavors and refined ingredients.

Why this verdict

• Artificial flavoring present
• Refined wheat flour as main ingredient
• Highly processed with added sugar and tutti frutti
• Multiple sweeteners — sweetness engineered, not simple

Ingredients (9)

• Refined wheat flour (concerning) — Stripped of bran and germ, so it acts like fast sugar with little fiber.
• Tutti frutti (concerning) — Typically contains artificial colors and preservatives, adding unnecessary sugars.
• ghee (safe) — Natural fat, traditional cooking ingredient, but high in saturated fat.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Milk Solids (safe) — Curdled dairy solids — the protein, fat, and calcium of milk. Whole-food base with no processing tricks.
• Cashew Nuts (safe) — Whole nut used to bulk and smooth the paste; healthy fats and protein.
• Custard powder (moderate) — Typically cornstarch with color/flavor; a refined thickener.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• CONTAINS ADDED FLAVOUR (Artificial Flavoring Substances (Fruit)) (concerning) — Imparts artificial tastes; indicates processing.