Cakes
Krusteaz Wild Blueberry Muffin Mix
384 gr
Score
- Not permitted in some countries
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Contains artificial flavors
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 1
Krusteaz Wild Blueberry Muffin Mix scores 1 out of 100 (Bad) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 25 points Partially hydrogenated oil: Industrial trans fat raises LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. Regulatory
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Wild Blueberry Muffin Mix
Ingredients
- Partially hydrogenated oil minus 25 points
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Dextrose minus 5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 6 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 7.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 42.9 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Saturated fat 2.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 429 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 99.5 = 0.5 → 1
Can’t score above 25. Contains partially hydrogenated oil, whose use in food has been revoked in the US. [2][11]
Can’t score above 49. Contains partially hydrogenated oil, an ingredient of very high concern. [1][2][3][4]
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [5][6][7]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [12]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 429 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Sugars | 42.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 1 muffin (55 g)
Ingredients
- ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR)
- SUGAR (high concern)
- PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS (very high concern)
- FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED
- SALT
- DEXTROSE (high concern)
- BAKING SODA
- SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE
- NONFAT MILK
- CITRIC ACID
- SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE
- GUAR GUM
- NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (CONTAINS MILK DERIVATIVES) XANTHAN GUM
Label text, as published
ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR), SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, DEXTROSE, BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, NONFAT MILK, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, GUAR GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (CONTAINS MILK DERIVATIVES) XANTHAN GUM.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
May contain: Egg
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Krusteaz
Sources
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“In 2015, the FDA took the significant step of determining that PHOs, then the major source of artificial trans fat in the food supply, are no longer “Generally Recognized as Safe,” or GRAS.”
fda.gov
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Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods (88 FR 53764)
“in light of our determination that PHOs are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS).”
federalregister.gov
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“Maximum 2 grams per 100 grams of fat in food intended for the final consumer and food intended for supply to retail”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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“WHO’s recommendation for adults is to limit consumption of trans fat to less than 1% of total energy intake, which is less than 2.2 g per day for a 2000-calorie diet.”
who.int
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Notice of Modification: Prohibiting the Use of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods
“On September 17, 2018, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were banned by adding them to Part 1 of the List of Contaminants and other Adulterating Substances in Foods.”
canada.ca
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“titanium dioxide (E 171) can no longer be considered safe when used as a food additive.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Revocation of Authorization for Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food (89 FR 55040)
“This action is being taken because there is no longer a reasonable certainty of no harm from the continued use of BVO in food.”
federalregister.gov
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“This order is effective January 15, 2027, except for amendatory instruction 4, which is effective January 18, 2028.”
federalregister.gov
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Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products
“cosmetic products shall not contain any of the following: (a) prohibited substances — prohibited substances listed in Annex II”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org