Pacific Foods
Flavor:
Ultra Soy Original Beverage
Ingredients:
Water, Organic Soybeans, Cane Sugar, Contains 1% Or Less Of: Gellan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Natural Flavor, Riboflavin (B2), Sea Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D2, Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate). Contains: Soy
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the ‘Pacific Foods Ultra Soy Original Beverage’ falls short in our assessment for cleaner food options. The product is not organic, warranting a deduction in our scoring system, as we prioritize organic ingredients for health and environmental reasons. Despite being non-GMO, the presence of cane sugar significantly reduces the product’s score due to our criteria that penalize added sugars, which are linked to various health concerns when consumed in excess.
Moreover, the inclusion of natural flavor and gellan gum contributes to a further decrease in the score. These ingredients, often considered unnecessary additives, detract from the product’s purity and raise questions about the need for their use. Another concern is the mention of palm in the ingredients, which, despite not being directly listed, suggests the use of palm derivatives. This has led to a substantial reduction in points, as palm oil production is associated with environmental issues and we aim to promote products free from harmful oils.
The ‘Pacific Foods Ultra Soy Original Beverage’ does provide some nutritional benefits, such as added vitamins and minerals including Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D2, and Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate). However, these positives are overshadowed by the product’s use of ingredients that do not align with our standards for clean eating.
For a product to achieve a higher rating on our scale, it would need to eliminate added sugars, remove unnecessary additives, and commit to using organic ingredients. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives would benefit from a reformulation of this soy beverage that addresses these concerns. In its current form, the ‘Pacific Foods Ultra Soy Original Beverage’ does not meet the criteria for those looking to make cleaner food choices.
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