Bob’s Red Mill
Flavor:
Gluten Free Apple Blueberry
Ingredients:
Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Cane Sugar, Brown Rice, Mixed Fruit Concentrate (Pineapple Syrup, Pear Concentrate, Peach Concentrate, Blueberry Concentrate), Dried Apples, Brown Rice Syrup, Natural Flavor, Mixed Tocopherols (antioxidant).
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the ‘Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Apple Blueberry’ fails to meet the criteria for a cleaner food option on our website. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which are two significant factors that detract from its overall cleanliness. The presence of added sugars, specifically cane sugar and brown rice syrup, further diminishes its score. The inclusion of unspecified ‘natural flavor’ raises additional concerns regarding potential harmful additives.
The ingredients list reveals that while the product does contain whole grain rolled oats and dried apples, which are generally considered healthy components, the benefits of these ingredients are overshadowed by the less desirable elements. The mixture of fruit concentrates, while potentially a source of natural sweetness, also contributes to the added sugar content. Mixed tocopherols, although used as an antioxidant, do not significantly impact the healthfulness of the product.
The scoring system we employ penalizes the ‘Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Apple Blueberry’ for not being organic and for containing GMOs, each leading to a deduction in points. The product’s score suffers further due to its added sugars, which are a concern for those seeking cleaner food options. The presence of cane sugar and brown rice syrup, which are considered more harmful forms of added sugars, result in additional deductions. The ambiguous ‘natural flavor’ listed among the ingredients suggests the possibility of unwanted additives, which contributes to the product’s low rating.
The ‘Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Apple Blueberry’ garners only 2 green leaves out of a possible 5, indicating that it has considerable room for improvement. To enhance its standing, the product would benefit from the removal of GMOs, the elimination of added sugars, and a transition to organic ingredients. The exclusion of vague additives like ‘natural flavor’ would also be necessary to align with the expectations of consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food alternatives.
Certifications:
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