Populares Cookies
by Pepsico
Highly processed cookies loaded with inflammatory palm oil, high fructose corn syrup, and concerning chemical additives. The aluminum-containing leavening agent and multiple emulsifiers make this a poor choice for regular consumption.
- Enriched Flour – controversial · Refined wheat flour stripped of nutrients then artificially fortified. Causes blood sugar spikes and provides little nutritional value.
- Wheat Flour – safe · Standard wheat flour used as the primary structural ingredient.
- Niacinamide – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added for fortification, essential for energy metabolism.
- Reduced Iron – beneficial · Iron fortification to prevent deficiency, though synthetic form is less bioavailable.
- Thiamin Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 added for fortification, essential for carbohydrate metabolism.
- Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 added for fortification, important for energy production.
- Folic Acid – beneficial · Synthetic form of folate added for fortification, important for DNA synthesis.
- Brown Sugar – controversial · Refined sugar with minimal molasses, contributes to blood sugar spikes and inflammation when consumed regularly.
- High Fructose Corn Syrup – dangerous · Highly processed sweetener linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, and metabolic dysfunction.
- Palm Oil – controversial · High in saturated fat and inflammatory compounds, linked to cardiovascular disease and environmental destruction.
- Ammonium Bicarbonate – safe · Chemical leavening agent that helps cookies rise, generally recognized as safe.
- Sodium Bicarbonate – safe · Baking soda used as a leavening agent, safe and commonly used.
- Aluminum Sodium Sulfate – controversial · Aluminum-containing leavening agent; aluminum accumulation linked to neurological concerns.
- Iodized Salt – safe · Table salt fortified with iodine for thyroid health, safe in moderate amounts.
- Modified Corn Starch – safe · Chemically altered starch used as a thickener and stabilizer, generally safe.
- Soy Lecithin – safe · Natural emulsifier from soybeans, helps bind ingredients together.
- Sodium Metabisulfite – controversial · Sulfite preservative that can trigger asthma attacks and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Zinc Oxide – safe · Mineral supplement added for zinc fortification, essential for immune function.
- Propylene Glycol Monostearate – safe · Synthetic emulsifier used to improve texture and shelf life.
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate – safe · Emulsifier and dough conditioner derived from lactic acid and fatty acids.
- Calcium Sulfate – safe · Calcium supplement and dough conditioner, generally safe.
Fortified with B vitamins
Contains some minerals
High fructose corn syrup
Palm oil
Ultra-processed
Multiple chemical additives
High sugar content
Aluminum compounds
Inflammatory ingredients