Turtle Brownies Caramel product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Turtle Brownies Caramel Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Little Debbie

This page reviews Turtle Brownies Caramel by Little Debbie as a snack. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Palm And Soybean Oils With Tbhq And Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic additives like hydrogenated palm kernel oil and carrageenan, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of multiple preservatives and artificial flavors further indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a trans fat source, 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

  • Contains enriched bleached flour, providing some essential nutrients like niacin and iron.
  • Includes peanuts, which can add protein and healthy fats to the product.

Concerns

  • Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a trans fat source, raising health concerns.
  • Carrageenan is a thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals.
  • Multiple artificial flavors and preservatives indicate a highly processed composition.
  • Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

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: 2402367

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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , egg , wheat

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a trans fat source, raising health concerns.; Carrageenan is a thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals.; Multiple artificial flavors and preservatives indicate a highly processed composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, eggs, nonfat dry milk. See the Ingredients section above.
Little Debbie — Turtle Brownies Caramel has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Little Debbie products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: peanut, milk, egg, wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section 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.
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The composition includes several synthetic additives like hydrogenated palm kernel oil and carrageenan, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of multiple preservatives and artificial flavors further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Little Debbie — Turtle Brownies Caramel has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Main concerns for this product: Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a trans fat source, raising health concerns.; Carrageenan is a thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals.. See the full list above.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a trans fat source, raising health concerns.; Carrageenan is a thickener linked to digestive issues in some individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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