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Animalitos Cookies

by Pepsico

Ultra-processed cookies loaded with high fructose corn syrup, palm oil, and artificial ingredients. These provide empty calories with multiple concerning additives and preservatives that can disrupt gut health and promote inflammation.

  • Enriched Flour – controversial · Refined wheat flour stripped of nutrients then artificially re-fortified. Lacks fiber and causes blood sugar spikes.
  • Wheat Flour – safe · Standard baking flour, though refined and lacking in fiber and nutrients compared to whole grain.
  • Niacinamide – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added for fortification. Essential nutrient that supports energy metabolism.
  • Reduced Iron – beneficial · Iron fortification to prevent deficiency. Essential mineral for oxygen transport.
  • Thiamin Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 added for fortification. Essential for energy metabolism and nervous system function.
  • Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 added for fortification. Important for energy production and antioxidant function.
  • Folic Acid – beneficial · Synthetic form of folate added for fortification. Essential for DNA synthesis and cell division.
  • Brown Sugar – controversial · Refined sugar with minimal molasses. Provides empty calories and contributes to blood sugar spikes.
  • High Fructose Corn Syrup – dangerous · Highly processed sweetener linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, and metabolic dysfunction.
  • Palm Oil – controversial · Tropical oil high in saturated fat that may promote inflammation and has environmental concerns.
  • Ammonium Bicarbonate – safe · Chemical leavening agent that helps cookies rise. Generally recognized as safe in baking applications.
  • Sodium Bicarbonate – safe · Baking soda used as a leavening agent. Common and safe baking ingredient.
  • Iodized Salt – safe · Regular table salt fortified with iodine. Essential mineral though high sodium intake is concerning.
  • Modified Corn Starch – controversial · Chemically or physically altered starch used as thickener. Generally safe but highly processed.
  • Soy Lecithin – safe · Natural emulsifier derived from soybeans. Helps ingredients blend together smoothly.
  • Artificial Flavor – controversial · Synthetic flavoring compounds that may contain undisclosed chemicals and lack nutritional value.
  • Sodium Metabisulfite – controversial · Sulfite preservative that can trigger asthma and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Zinc Oxide – safe · Zinc fortification added for nutritional enhancement. Essential mineral for immune function.
  • Propylene Glycol Monostearate – safe · Synthetic emulsifier used to improve texture. Generally recognized as safe in food applications.
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate – controversial · Synthetic emulsifier that may disrupt gut bacteria and intestinal barrier function.
  • Calcium Sulfate – safe · Calcium salt used for fortification and as a dough conditioner. Provides supplemental calcium.

Fortified with B vitamins and minerals

Contains some iron and zinc

High fructose corn syrup as second ingredient

Multiple artificial additives and emulsifiers

Palm oil with environmental concerns

Ultra-processed with minimal nutritional value

Sodium metabisulfite preservative can trigger allergies