Original Chocolate Chip Cookies by Sweet Martha's — DUMP

Munch or Dump rates Original Chocolate Chip Cookies by Sweet Martha's by Sweet Martha's DUMP — score 17/90.

Ultra-processed formula with fully hydrogenated oils and artificial flavors.

Why this verdict

• Hyper-palatable snack triad: sugar + refined oil + starch
• Fully hydrogenated oils present
• Artificial flavor includes milk
• NOVA 4 ultra-processed
• Multiple sweeteners — sweetness engineered, not simple
• Flavoring and texture stabilizers — more formulated than it appears

Ingredients (10)

• ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID MALTED BARLEY FLOUR) (moderate) — Refined flour with some nutrients added back, but still lacks fiber and whole grain benefits.
• CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN [ADDED AS AN EMULSIFIER], ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR [MILK]) (moderate) — Contains sugar, cocoa ingredients, and emulsifier; typical for chocolate but contributes to sugar content.
• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• VEGETABLE SHORTENING (SOYBEAN OIL AND FULLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL) (harmful) — Contains fully hydrogenated oils; trans fats are harmful to heart health.
• brown sugar (caution) — Second added sugar in the flavor base.
• Water (safe) — Used as a basic ingredient in bread.
• PASTEURIZED WHOLE EGG SOLIDS (safe) — Used as a binding agent; generally safe.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Baking Soda (safe) — A basic leavening agent. Completely standard.
• NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (MILK) (concerning) — Artificial flavors can include additives that may cause reactions in sensitive individuals.