Hot Bread Pudding Apple Pie with Caramel Drizzle

by Completely Fresh

This dessert is an ultra-processed sugar bomb loaded with high fructose corn syrup, artificial additives, and industrial emulsifiers. While it delivers on taste, it's nutritionally harmful with multiple ingredients linked to inflammation and metabolic disruption.

• Water – safe · Essential hydration component used as a base for custard preparation.
• Sugar – controversial · Refined sugar providing empty calories and contributing to blood sugar spikes and metabolic issues.
• Extra Grade Nonfat Dry Milk – safe · Concentrated milk protein providing calcium and protein content to the custard.
• Lactose – safe · Natural milk sugar that may cause digestive issues in lactose-intolerant individuals.
• Vitamin A Palmitate – safe · Synthetic vitamin A added for nutritional fortification.
• Vitamin D3 – beneficial · Essential vitamin added for bone health and immune function support.
• Pasteurized Whole Egg – beneficial · High-quality complete protein source providing essential amino acids and nutrients.
• Sodium Silico Aluminate – safe · Anti-caking agent preventing clumping in dried egg powder, considered safe in small amounts.
• Vanilla Extract – safe · Natural flavoring compound providing vanilla taste to the custard.
• Propylene Glycol – safe · Food-grade solvent and humectant, generally recognized as safe but unnecessary additive.
• Alcohol – safe · Ethanol used as a solvent for vanilla extraction, mostly evaporates during processing.
• Vanillin – safe · Synthetic vanilla flavor compound identical to natural vanillin.
• Caramel Color – controversial · Artificial coloring that may contain 4-methylimidazole, a potential carcinogen in high doses.
• Ethyl Vanillin – safe · Synthetic vanilla flavoring compound stronger than natural vanillin.
• Corn Starch – safe · Natural thickening agent derived from corn, used to create custard consistency.
• Flour – safe · Wheat flour providing structure and carbohydrates for the bread component.
• Wheat Flour Enriched – safe · Fortified wheat flour with added B vitamins and iron to replace nutrients lost in processing.
• Niacin – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added for enrichment, supporting metabolism and nervous system function.
• Reduced Iron – safe · Iron fortification for preventing iron deficiency anemia.
• Thiamine Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 essential for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous system function.
• Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 important for energy metabolism and cellular function.
• Folic Acid – beneficial · Synthetic form of folate essential for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation.
• Malted Barley Flour – safe · Natural flour improver providing enzymes for better bread texture and fermentation.
• Ascorbic Acid – safe · Vitamin C used as a natural dough conditioner and antioxidant preservative.
• Salt – safe · Essential mineral for flavor enhancement and bread structure.
• Yeast – beneficial · Natural leavening agent providing B vitamins and creating bread structure through fermentation.
• Palm Oil – controversial · Tropical oil high in saturated fat, linked to environmental concerns and potential inflammatory effects.
• DATEM – controversial · Industrial emulsifier that may disrupt gut microbiome and cause digestive issues in sensitive individuals.
• Distilled Monoglycerides – controversial · Processed emulsifier potentially harmful to gut bacteria and intestinal barrier function.
• Canola Oil – controversial · Highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, potentially promoting inflammation when consumed regularly.
• Enzymes – safe · Natural proteins that improve bread texture and shelf life.
• L-Cysteine – safe · Amino acid used as a dough conditioner, often derived from human hair or duck feathers.
• Azodicarbonamide – dangerous · Flour bleaching agent banned in many countries, linked to respiratory issues and breaks down into carcinogenic compounds.
• Apple – beneficial · Whole fruit providing fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants with natural sweetness.
• Brown Sugar – controversial · Refined sugar with minimal molasses, still contributing to blood sugar spikes and metabolic stress.
• Unsalted Butter – safe · Natural dairy fat providing flavor and texture, contains beneficial fat-soluble vitamins.
• Cream – safe · Natural dairy fat rich in vitamins A and K2 when from grass-fed sources.
• Natural Flavor – safe · Naturally derived flavoring compounds, though processing methods may vary.
• Cinnamon – beneficial · Beneficial spice with anti-inflammatory and blood sugar regulating properties.
• Corn Syrup – dangerous · Highly processed liquid sugar causing rapid blood glucose spikes and promoting insulin resistance.
• High Fructose Corn Syrup – dangerous · Industrial sweetener linked to obesity, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome.
• Sweetened Condensed Skim Milk – controversial · Concentrated milk with added sugar, high in lactose and refined sugar content.
• Skim Milk – safe · Fat-free milk providing protein and calcium, though lacking fat-soluble vitamins.
• Disodium Phosphate – controversial · Food additive that may contribute to bone health issues and kidney problems with high intake.
• Sodium Citrate – safe · Natural preservative and acidity regulator derived from citric acid.
• Artificial Flavor – controversial · Synthetic flavoring compounds of unknown composition, potentially containing harmful chemicals.
• Xanthan Gum – safe · Bacterial fermentation product used as thickener, may cause digestive upset in sensitive individuals.
• Artificial Color – controversial · Synthetic food dyes providing visual appeal but no nutritional value.
• Yellow 6 – controversial · Artificial food dye linked to hyperactivity in children and potential allergic reactions.
• Yellow 5 – controversial · Synthetic food coloring associated with behavioral issues in sensitive children and allergic reactions.

Contains real apples with some nutrients

Provides calcium from dairy ingredients

Includes beneficial spice (cinnamon)

Extremely high sugar content

Contains banned chemical azodicarbonamide

Multiple artificial colors and flavors

High fructose corn syrup

Inflammatory seed oils

Ultra-processed with 11 additives