Kettle
Flavor:
Farmstand Ranch
Ingredients:
Potatoes, Safflower, And/or Sunflower, and/or Canola Oil, Nonfat Milk, Whey, Salt, Vinegar Powder (Maltodextrin, Vinegar), Cream, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Lactic Acid, Yeast extract, Parsley, Spices, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Kettle Farmstand Ranch chips fall short of our clean food standards. This product is not organic, and while it does use non-GMO ingredients, it includes several elements that detract significantly from its overall healthfulness.
The presence of citric acid in the chips leads to a deduction, as it is considered an added sugar. The chips contain “natural flavor,” a term that often encompasses a range of undisclosed additives, resulting in a further reduction of the product’s score. The inclusion of maltodextrin, a known harmful additive, is particularly concerning due to its potential impact on blood sugar levels and its common origin from genetically modified corn.
Moreover, the use of canola oil, which we classify as a harmful oil, contributes to the low rating. Despite its widespread use, canola oil often undergoes heavy processing and may contain trans fats, which are linked to various health issues.
The product’s ingredients also feature nonfat milk, whey, and cream, which are dairy derivatives, and a variety of seasoning components such as garlic powder, onion powder, and spices. While these may contribute to the product’s taste, they do not compensate for the negative aspects of the other ingredients.
Given the product’s composition and our rigorous standards for clean eating, we advise consumers to steer clear of the Kettle Farmstand Ranch chips. Our evaluation prioritizes ingredients that support health and wellness, and as such, this product does not meet the criteria for a recommendation on our platform. We encourage shoppers to seek out snacks with higher green leaf ratings that offer transparency and a commitment to cleaner, more wholesome ingredients.
Certifications:
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