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Is Apple Fruit Pie Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Little Debbie

Little Debbie's Apple Fruit Pie is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Sugar.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. Sodium propionate as a preservative also indicates a processed nature.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup and sugar indicate high sweetness and processed nature, raising health concerns.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Dried apples provide natural fruit content, contributing to flavor and texture.
  • Enriched bleached flour adds vitamins and minerals, enhancing nutritional value.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup and sugar indicate high sweetness and processed nature, raising health concerns.
  • Sodium propionate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality and safety concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid sulfates
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 2402366

More from this brand: Little Debbie products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , egg , soy

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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We detected: milk, egg, soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Zerotox gives Little Debbie — Apple Fruit Pie a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Dried apples provide natural fruit content, contributing to flavor and texture.; Enriched bleached flour adds vitamins and minerals, enhancing nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
Little Debbie — Apple Fruit Pie has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Little Debbie — Apple Fruit Pie has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: High fructose corn syrup and sugar indicate high sweetness and processed nature, raising health concerns.; Sodium propionate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality and safety concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like high fructose corn syrup and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. Sodium propionate as a preservative also indicates a processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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