How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 15 of 15 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Oatmeal cookies
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Flagged concerns
high fructose corn syrup
Linked to obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease; often contains mercury from chlor-alkali processing.
corn syrup
Pure glucose; spikes blood sugar; contributes to metabolic disorders.
food starch-modified
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
natural flavors
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Bleached enriched flour
Stripped of nutrients; high glycemic; bleaching may leave chemical residue.
palm oil shortening
Highly refined fat blend; typically palm or soybean based; ultra-processed origin
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Bleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, oats, palm oil shortening, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, molasses, raisin paste contains 2% or less of eggs, food starch-modified, salt, cinnamon, sodium bicarbonate, natural flavors, soy lecithin, annatto extract (color).
Ingredient analysis
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