Bear Naked
Flavor:
Peanut Butter
Ingredients:
Whole grain oats, brown rice syrup, cane sugar, peanut butter (roasted peanuts), peanuts, expeller pressed oil (sunflower and/or canola), brown rice, oat bran, sea salt, peanut flour, rosemary extract for freshness.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Bear Naked Peanut Butter product falls short of cleaner food standards. This granola blend is not organic, detracting from its potential for a higher rating. It does, however, avoid the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), a positive aspect for consumers seeking non-GMO foods.
The product’s ingredient list reveals the presence of added sugars, specifically cane sugar and brown rice syrup, which significantly impact its score. These sweeteners are considered by some to be less desirable, especially for those aiming for a diet with minimal processed sugars. The inclusion of potentially harmful oils, such as canola, which may be expeller pressed but is not specified as non-GMO or organic, further diminishes the product’s standing.
While the product incorporates whole grain oats and peanut butter, which can offer nutritional benefits, these are overshadowed by the less favorable components. Peanut flour and rosemary extract are also present, with the latter serving as a natural preservative to maintain freshness.
The Bear Naked Peanut Butter product has room for improvement. By replacing harmful oils with healthier alternatives and eliminating added sugars, the product could better align with the goal of providing cleaner food options. Additionally, transitioning to organic ingredients would enhance the product’s rating and appeal to health-conscious consumers.
The product manages to avoid GMOs, yet this is not enough to compensate for the other ingredients that detract from its overall quality. For those seeking cleaner, healthier food choices, this granola may not be the best option. The product’s score reflects its standing in the market as a food that does not fully embrace the principles of clean eating.
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