Yves Veggie Cuisine
Flavor:
Bologna
Ingredients:
Water, Soy Protein Isolate, Vital Wheat Gluten. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Spices, Wheat Starch, Canola Oil, Cane Sugar, Yeast Extract, Salt, Vitamin And Mineral Blend (Dimagnesium Phosphate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Vitamin B12, Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Iron Oxide), Carrageenan, Beet Powder (Color), Citric Acid, Extractives Of Spices. Contains: Wheat, Soy.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Yves Veggie Cuisine Bologna receives our lowest possible green leaf rating, indicating significant concerns regarding its ingredients and their alignment with cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains both added sugars and potentially harmful additives, which significantly impacts its overall score.
Starting with the basics, the absence of organic certification detracts from the product’s appeal to those seeking natural and environmentally conscious choices. The presence of cane sugar and citric acid contributes to the added sugar content, raising health concerns due to their association with negative dietary effects. Furthermore, cane sugar, in this case, is penalized more heavily due to its classification within our system as a more harmful type of added sugar.
The ingredient list also includes additives such as pyridoxine hydrochloride, a form of vitamin B6, which, while used to fortify foods, is marked down for its synthetic nature. Carrageenan, another additive found in this product, is a thickening agent that has been the subject of debate due to potential digestive issues and inflammation, warranting the highest deduction in our evaluation. Additionally, canola oil is listed as a harmful oil due to its processing methods and the potential for trans fat content, which is linked to various health risks.
While the product does not contain GMO ingredients, this positive aspect is overshadowed by the aforementioned concerns. The vitamin and mineral blend, while potentially beneficial, does not offset the negative impact of the other ingredients. The inclusion of spices, onion powder, garlic powder, and beet powder for color, although less controversial, do not contribute positively to the overall score.
The Yves Veggie Cuisine Bologna, as assessed by our standards for clean eating, falls short in providing a healthier alternative in the crowded market of food products. Due to the presence of non-organic ingredients, added sugars, and harmful additives and oils, we advise consumers to seek out higher-rated options that adhere more closely to the principles of clean and healthy eating.
Certifications:
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Alternatives
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