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OREO

Oreo

OREO contains 9 additives worth knowing about, including at least one rated high risk.

Nutrition

Calories
471 kcal
Protein
2.94 g
Carbs
73.5 g
Fat
20.6 g

Per 100 g, from Open Food Facts.

Additives

Each additive links to its full risk profile.

High-Fructose Corn SyrupConcentrated free fructose drives hepatic de novo lipogenesis; the signature ultra-processing sweetener.high
Added Phosphates (listed)Text-listed phosphate salts: highly absorbable phosphorus load.medium
Added SugarAdded sucrose; the dose makes the poison and packaged doses run high.medium
Artificial FlavorsSynthetic flavor mixture, undisclosed composition.medium
Calcium PhosphatesInorganic phosphate load; same concern as E339.medium
Canola/Rapeseed OilRefined seed oil; oxidation products form in processing and frying.medium
Corn/Glucose SyrupRefined glucose polymer; pure glycemic load with zero nutrition.medium
Palm OilRefining generates 3-MCPD and glycidyl esters — process contaminants EFSA has flagged; quality varies hugely.medium
Refined/Enriched FlourStripped endosperm starch with synthetic vitamins added back; high-glycemic base of most UPF.medium
LecithinsPhospholipids from soy/sunflower/egg; a normal dietary component.low
Riboflavin (B2)Vitamin B2 used as a yellow color.low
Sodium CarbonatesBaking soda.low
Soy LecithinBenign emulsifier at typical sub-1% doses.low

Full ingredients

Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B1, riboflavin, vitamin B2, folic acid), sugar, palm oil, soybean and/or canola oil, cocoa processed with alkali, high fructose corn syrup, leavening (baking soda and/or calcium phosphate), salt, soy lecithin, chocolate, artificial flavor. Contains: wheat, soy.

Product data from Open Food Facts. Additive risk ratings from the Ration additive database.