Sweet Earth Foods
Flavor:
Korean BBQ-Style Chik'n Bowl
Ingredients:
Cooked Brown Rice (Water, Brown Rice), Plant Based Chik’n (Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, Vinegar, Yeast Extract, Seasoning (Salt, Natural Flavors, Yeast Extract, Citric Acid, Roasted Onion Powder, Onion Powder, Sugar), Sea Salt), Water, Carrots, Edamame Soybeans, Snap Peas, Spinach, Cauliflower, Gochujang Hot Pepper Paste (Chili, Sugar, Miso [water, Soybeans, Cultured Rice, Sea Salt], Salt, Sunflower Oil, Vinegar, Extractives Of Paprika & Red Pepper), Brown Sugar (Cane Sugar, Cane Molasses), Tomato Paste, Rice Vinegar, Garlic, Tamari Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt, Alcohol), Cornstarch, Sesame Oil, Black Sesame Seeds, Toasted Sesame Seeds.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the Sweet Earth Foods Korean BBQ-Style Chik’n Bowl presents itself as a plant-based alternative in the market. However, the product falls short in its commitment to offering clean eating options. The absence of organic ingredients and the inclusion of GMOs are the initial setbacks that detract from its overall score.
The bowl’s composition, featuring brown rice, plant-based Chik’n, and a variety of vegetables, is overshadowed by the presence of added sugars including molasses, brown sugar, and sugar. These ingredients, alongside citric acid, contribute to the reduction in the product’s rating due to their potential health implications. The use of cane sugar, a more concerning added sugar, further depletes the green leaf rating, emphasizing the need for healthier sweetening alternatives.
The presence of natural flavors and flavorings in the ingredient list is yet another area of concern. These ambiguous additives raise questions about their origins and potential health effects, leading to a significant scoring deduction. Moreover, the use of oils such as sesame oil and canola oil, which are seen as harmful in the context of this product, further compromises the healthfulness the bowl could offer.
The Sweet Earth Foods Korean BBQ-Style Chik’n Bowl is a product that has room for improvement to align with cleaner food standards. By addressing the issues related to non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives and oils, the product could better serve consumers seeking genuinely healthy and transparent food options. The product’s current composition does not meet the criteria for those prioritizing a clean diet and underscores the importance of scrutinizing ingredient lists for the sake of health and well-being.
Certifications:
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Alternatives
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