Yan Yan Cream Dip — BULLSHIT
Munch or Dump rates Yan Yan Cream Dip by Meiji Seika (S) Pte Ltd BULLSHIT — score 0/90.
Labeled "100% Natural" while built on partially hydrogenated oil (trans fat) and artificial flavors. The claim flatly contradicts what's in the cup.
Why this verdict
- "100% Natural" label, yet it contains partially hydrogenated oils (industrial trans fat)
- Lists artificial flavors despite the natural positioning
- Sugar is a top ingredient on a snack aimed at kids
- Refined wheat flour base with soy lecithin emulsifier, NOVA-4 ultra-processed
- Trans fat from hydrogenated oil raises bad cholesterol and heart risk
Ingredients (13)
- wheat flour (moderate) — Thickening agent, not harmful but adds processing.
- Partially hydrogenated palm and canola oils (harmful) — Industrial trans fat, raises LDL, lowers HDL, the worst fat for your arteries.
- Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
- Whole Milk Powder (safe) — Dairy solids.
- Non-fat milk powder (moderate) — Dried skim dairy, neutral filler.
- CHOCOLATE LIQUOR (safe) — Real cocoa mass providing genuine chocolate flavor.
- cocoa processed with alkali (safe) — Dutched cocoa for chocolate flavor and color.
- Cheese (moderate) — Real cheese gives solid protein and calcium, but it's calorie-dense and high in saturated fat and sodium.
- Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
- Soy Lecithin (safe) — Common emulsifier, generally benign in these amounts.
- Sodium bicarbonate (leavening) (safe) — Baking soda to lift the wafer; standard and benign.
- Yeast powder (safe) — Adds savory depth; carries barley and wheat.
- Artificial Flavors (moderate) — Synthetic flavoring; the reason this counts as a flavored coffee.