Simple Truth Organic

The Simple Truth Organic Chocolate Chip Thin and Crispy Cookies receive a 2/5 green leaves rating. This product is an organic option in the cookie market, yet it falls short in providing a truly clean eating option due to several ingredient choices.

Despite being organic, the cookies are not entirely free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The presence of added sugars such as molasses and cane sugar contributes negatively to the product’s healthfulness, leading to a deduction in its overall rating. The use of dextrose and more processed cane sugar intensifies concerns regarding its sugar content. Moreover, the inclusion of potentially harmful additives like natural flavor and soy lecithin, along with enriched flour, raises questions about the product’s purity and nutritional value.

The cookies start with a base of enriched flour, which, although fortified with vitamins, is often seen as a less nutritious option compared to whole grain flours. Unsalted butter and eggs are among the more natural ingredients, but the addition of salt, baking soda, and molasses points to a product that has been significantly processed.

The use of soy lecithin, an emulsifier commonly found in processed foods, along with vague ‘natural flavors’, contributes to the perception that the product is not as clean as it could be. These elements suggest that the product has been engineered for taste and texture, potentially at the expense of nutritional integrity.

Consumers seeking cleaner food products might be discouraged by the Simple Truth Organic Chocolate Chip Thin and Crispy Cookies’ reliance on added sugars and additives. While the product avoids the use of GMOs, its organic status does not fully compensate for the other ingredients that detract from its overall healthfulness. For a higher green leaves rating, the product would need to eliminate these controversial ingredients and perhaps shift towards using whole food components that are minimally processed.