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 16 of 16 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Banana Nut Muffin
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Flagged concerns
soybean oil
High in omega-6; promotes inflammation; usually GMO; highly processed; industrial seed oil.
propyl paraben preservative
Stronger endocrine disruption than methylparaben; sperm count reduction in animal studies.
methyl paraben preservative
Weak endocrine disruptor; mimics estrogen; detected in breast tumor tissue.
natural flavor
Vague term masking hundreds of possible compounds; may include MSG, beaver anal gland secretions, and other sources.
Enriched flour
Stripped of nutrients; high glycemic; bleaching may leave chemical residue.
sugar
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
sodium benzoate preservative water
Combines with vitamin C to form benzene (carcinogen); linked to ADHD in children.
Full ingredient list
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, bananas, soybean oil, pineapple (pineapple, pineapple juice, ascorbic acid), egg, walnuts, natural flavor, potassium sorbate preservative, soy lecithin, salt, baking soda, spice, sodium benzoate preservative water, methyl paraben preservative, propyl paraben preservative.