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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