Private Selection Macaroon Brownies — ENGINEERED

Munch or Dump rates Private Selection Macaroon Brownies by Private Selection ENGINEERED — score 30/90.

Sugar is the #1 ingredient and the #2 ingredient is also sweetened — this is a sugar-dominant dessert with refined fat and a stack of stabilizers and a sulfite preservative.

Why this verdict

• Sugar is the #1 ingredient, and coconut flakes (#2) are pre-sweetened — double the added sugar
• Refined sugar + butterfat is a hyper-palatable combo that spikes blood sugar and packs calories
• Sodium metabisulfite is a sulfite preservative that can trigger reactions in sensitive people
• Carrageenan and dipotassium phosphate are added stabilizers, not real-food ingredients

Ingredients (5)

• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Sweetened coconut flakes (coconut, sugar, sodium metabisulfite) (moderate) — Real coconut, but pre-sweetened with more sugar and preserved with a sulfite that can trigger reactions in sensitive people.
• Butter (cream, natural flavors) (moderate) — Real dairy fat — fine in moderation, but heavy saturated fat in a sugar-loaded dessert.
• Evaporated milk (milk, dipotassium phosphate, carrageenan, vitamin D) (moderate) — Milk base carrying added stabilizers — dipotassium phosphate and carrageenan keep it smooth but aren't real-food ingredients.
• Mascarpone cheese (moderate) — Rich, high-fat soft cheese that adds indulgence and saturated fat.