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Vegan Chili Mac & Cheeze
Ingredients:
Filtered Water, Organic Rice Pasta (Organic Rice Flour, Filtered Water), Organic Vegan Cheddar-style Cheeze (Filtered Water, Organic Potato And Corn Starch, Organic Coconut Oil, Sea Salt, Organic Ground Sunflower Kernels, Natural Flavors, Organic Fruit And Vegetable Concentrate [carrot, Pumpkin And Apple], Organic Annatto Extract [color]), Organic Vegan Mozzarella-style Cheeze (Filtered Water, Organic Potato Starch, Organic Coconut Oil, Sea Salt, Organic Ground Sunflower Kernels, Natural Flavor, Organic Fruit And Vegetable Concentrate [carrot, Pumpkin And Apple]), Organic Red Beans, Organic Onions, Organic Tofu (Filtered Water, Organic Soybeans, Magnesium Chloride), Organic Sweet Rice Flour, Expeller Pressed Safflower And/or Sunflower Oil, Organic Green Chiles, Spices, Sea Salt, Organic Garlic, Organic Tomato Purée, Organic Ketchup (Organic Tomato Concentrate, Distilled Vinegar, Organic Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Organic Onion Powder, Organic Spice, Natural Flavors), Organic Jalapeño Peppers, Organic Nutritional Yeast, Organic Mustard Seed Powder, Organic Smoked Paprika, Organic Annatto (Color).
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 2/5 Green Leaves
The Amy’s Kitchen Vegan Chili Mac & Cheeze has been reviewed and holds a 2/5 green leaves rating on our website, which focuses on providing cleaner food options. This product, while offering a vegan alternative to a classic comfort dish, falls short in certain health and cleanliness aspects.
The product is not entirely organic, which impacts its rating. Although it utilizes non-GMO ingredients, the presence of added sugars, specifically cane sugar, detracts from its overall healthfulness. The use of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors and corn starch further diminishes its standing as a clean food option.
Delving into the specifics, the organic ingredients included, such as organic rice pasta, organic red beans, and organic tofu, are positive aspects of the product. However, the inclusion of organic coconut oil, while organic, is a saturated fat that some consumers may be looking to avoid. Additionally, the presence of expeller pressed safflower and/or sunflower oil raises concerns due to the fact that these oils can be high in omega-6 fatty acids, which in excess can contribute to inflammation.
The product avoids the use of GMOs, which is a significant benefit for those seeking non-GMO food items. However, the added sugars, particularly organic cane sugar, are a point of contention for those aiming for a diet low in sugar. Moreover, the term ‘natural flavor’ is often a catch-all for various ingredients that manufacturers are not required to disclose, leading to uncertainty about what exactly is being consumed.
Although the product offers a vegan and dairy-free alternative to traditional chili mac and cheese, the ingredients list reveals areas for improvement. Specifically, the product would benefit from eliminating added sugars and ambiguous additives, and by becoming fully organic. By addressing these issues, the product could align more closely with the values of consumers seeking the cleanest food options available.
The Amy’s Kitchen Vegan Chili Mac & Cheeze holds potential for those looking for plant-based convenience foods, yet it requires modifications to meet the highest standards for health and cleanliness.
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