Oven Baked Pita Crackers — DUMP
Munch or Dump rates Oven Baked Pita Crackers by Wegmans DUMP — score 20/90.
Highly processed formulation with refined flour, oils, and multiple additives.
Why this verdict
- Hyper-palatable snack triad: sugar + refined oil + starch
- Enriched wheat flour is highly processed
- Refined oil used (sunflower oil)
- Dough conditioners indicate extra processing
- More than 12 ingredients signal ultra-processing
- Multiple sweeteners — sweetness engineered, not simple
Ingredients (16)
- Enriched wheat flour (moderate) — A highly processed source of carbohydrates with nutrients added back.
- Mid-oleic Sunflower Oil (moderate) — A refined oil used for stability and shelf life.
- CHICKPEA FLOUR (safe) — Pulse flour providing additional fiber and protein.
- seasoning (moderate) — Generic term often indicating a mix of flavor enhancers or additives.
- Cane Sugar (moderate) — Contributes to sweetness; moderate in typical portions.
- Salt (moderate) — Common seasoning but can contribute to high sodium intake.
- GARLIC POWDER (safe) — Provides flavor naturally.
- Spices (safe) — Flavor components with minimal processing.
- NONFAT DRY MILK (safe) — Dairy-derived for texture and protein.
- Natural flavor (moderate) — Can include compounds mimicking natural tastes.
- Whey (safe) — A milk-derived protein.
- ONION POWDER (safe) — Dehydrated onion for flavor.
- Sea Salt (moderate) — Seasoning; contributes to sodium intake.
- Dough Conditioner (concerning) — Used to improve texture; suggests extra processing.
- baking powder (safe) — Leavening agent common in bakery products.
- Corn Starch (moderate) — Refined starch used as a filler or thickener.
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