Sweet Earth Foods
Flavor:
Butter Chik'n
Ingredients:
Cooked Brown Rice (Water, Brown Rice), Plant Based Chik’n (Water, Soy Protein Concentrate 1, Canola Oil 2, Vinegar, Nutritional Yeast (Nutritional Yeast, Vitamin B12), Seasoning (Salt, Natural Flavors, Yeast Extract, Citric Acid, Roasted Onion Powder, Onion Powder, Cane Sugar), Salt, Soy Lecithin 1, Soybean Oil 1), Onions, Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste, Citric Acid), Water, Carrots, Peas, Coconut Milk (Coconut, Water, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum), Chickpeas (Water, Chickpeas, Salt), 2% Or Less Of Garlic, Ginger Puree (Ginger, Water, Citric Acid), Canola Oil 2, Vegetable Broth (Water, Vegetables [carrot, Celery, Onion, Tomato], Salt, Yeast Extract, Cane Sugar, Soy Sauce 1 [water, Soybeans 1, Salt, Alcohol], Maltodextrin 1, Yeast Extract, Food Starch 1, Vegetable Juice Concentrate [carrot, Celery], Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Spices, Natural Flavor), Spices, Cane Sugar, Cornstarch 1, Paprika, Yeast Extract, Salt, Cumin, Turmeric, Natural Flavors. 1 – Non-gmo, 2 – Non-gmo Expeller Pressed
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Sweet Earth Foods Butter Chik’n falls short of the cleaner food options that our website advocates for. The product is not organic, which immediately impacts its rating negatively. Despite using non-GMO ingredients, the presence of added sugars, including cane sugar and citric acid, detracts from its overall score. Further reducing its standing are the potentially harmful additives like natural flavors, soy lecithin, and gums such as xanthan gum. Maltodextrin, listed among the ingredients, is considered a known harmful additive and has a significant impact on the product’s rating. Additionally, the inclusion of canola and soybean oil, categorized as harmful oils, further compromises the product’s integrity.
This frozen entrée comprises cooked brown rice, plant-based chik’n, and a mix of vegetables like onions, carrots, and peas, simmered in a tomato and coconut milk-based sauce. Chickpeas add to the plant protein content, aligning with the product’s vegetarian profile. The seasoning blend includes spices such as paprika, cumin, and turmeric, aiming to mimic the traditional flavors associated with butter chicken.
The product’s ingredient list reveals a reliance on additives and non-organic components that raise concerns. The use of cane sugar and various additives, which are flagged as detrimental, sets this product apart from the healthier, cleaner options consumers might seek. The presence of maltodextrin, a processed sweetener, is particularly troubling due to its potential impact on blood sugar levels and the digestive system. Additionally, the inclusion of oils such as canola and soybean, processed through means that may involve chemical solvents, further diminishes the product’s healthful appeal.
With a 1/5 green leaves rating, the Sweet Earth Foods Butter Chik’n is not recommended for those seeking out the cleanest food products. This evaluation is grounded in the product’s composition and the standards established for a healthier food market.
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