OREO Mini

What’s in it

• CUnbleached Enriched FlourRefined wheat flour with added vitamins and minerals. Refined flour is a processed carbohydrate, and enrichment helps replace some nutrients but does not make it whole grain.PubMed · NIH
• CWheat FlourRefined wheat flour, meaning the bran and germ have been removed. It is a common processed grain ingredient, but it is not a whole grain.PubMed · NIH
• ANiacinA B vitamin added for fortification. Fortified vitamins and minerals are generally considered safe and are commonly recommended in public-health nutrition.PubMed · NIH
• AReduced IronA fortification ingredient used to add iron. Added minerals are generally safe in typical food amounts and are not a processing concern.PubMed · NIH
• AThiamine Mononitrate Vitamin B1A fortified form of vitamin B1. Added vitamins are generally safe and are commonly used to improve nutritional quality.PubMed · NIH
• ARiboflavin Vitamin B2A fortified form of vitamin B2. Added vitamins are generally safe in food and are used to restore or improve nutrient content.PubMed · NIH
• AFolic AcidA fortified form of folate (vitamin B9). Fortification with folic acid is widely used and considered safe at typical food levels.PubMed · NIH
• CSugarAdded sugar, a refined carbohydrate. It is not inherently unsafe, but it provides calories without much nutrition and should be limited in children's diets.PubMed · NIH
• BPalm OilA refined vegetable oil used for texture and stability. It is generally safe as a food ingredient, though it is a processed fat rather than a whole food.PubMed · NIH
• BSoybean And/Or Canola OilA refined vegetable oil used for texture and moisture. These oils are generally permitted and not considered a child safety concern, though they are processed fats rather than whole foods.PubMed · NIH
• BCocoa (Processed With Alkali)Cocoa powder that has been alkalized to reduce acidity and change flavor/color. This is a common food ingredient with no major child-specific safety concern at typical dietary levels.PubMed · NIH
• DHigh Fructose Corn SyrupA refined added sugar made from corn syrup. It is not banned, but it contributes added sugars and is associated with dental caries and excess calorie intake; child-focused guidance recommends limiting it.PubMed · NIH
• BLeavening (Baking Soda And/Or Calcium Phosphate)A baking ingredient used to help the product rise. Baking soda and calcium phosphate are standard food additives with no major safety concern at normal use levels.PubMed · NIH
• BSaltCommon sodium chloride used for flavor and preservation. It is safe in normal amounts, but higher sodium intake is a general child nutrition concern, especially if eaten often.PubMed · NIH
• CSoy LecithinA refined emulsifier made from soy, used to keep ingredients blended. It is widely permitted and generally low risk, but it is a processed additive with limited child-specific safety concern.PubMed · NIH
• BChocolateA processed cocoa-based ingredient that may include cocoa solids and cocoa butter. It is generally safe for children in normal food amounts, though it can contribute sugar and fat depending on formulation.PubMed · NIH
• CArtificial FlavorA manufactured flavoring agent. These are regulated and usually considered safe, but the exact chemicals are not disclosed, so child-specific safety evaluation is limited.PubMed · NIH
• ASoyA whole food legume ingredient, likely minimally processed. Soy is generally considered safe for children unless there is a soy allergy or specific medical advice to avoid it.PubMed · NIH