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Brioche Hot Dog Buns
Ingredients:
Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Enriched Wheat Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Malted Barley Flour), Water, Sugar, Egg, Butter (Cream [milk], Natural Flavor), Contains 2% Or Less Of Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Yeast, Salt, Enzymes, Wheat Flour, Wheat Sour (Cultured Wheat Flour), Cultured Wheat Starch And Cultured Wheat Flour (To Preserve), Annatto Extract (For Color), Turmeric Extract (For Color), Ascorbic Acid (Dough Conditioner).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Brioche Hot Dog Buns present a less favorable choice for those seeking cleaner food options. This rating reflects the product’s composition which includes a range of ingredients that fail to meet the criteria for a health-conscious diet.
The buns are not organic, a factor that results in an immediate deduction in our scoring system. Moreover, they are not made with non-GMO ingredients, further impacting their score negatively. The inclusion of added sugar is another concern, as it contributes to the overall caloric content without offering nutritional benefits.
In the realm of additives, the product contains ‘Natural Flavor’, a term that encompasses a variety of substances, some of which may raise health concerns. While ‘Natural Flavor’ can mean the ingredient is derived from natural sources, it does not disclose the specific contents, and thus, warrants caution.
The buns also contain enriched wheat flour, which, while fortified with vitamins, is stripped of its natural nutrients during the refining process. This form of flour is less nutritious than its whole grain counterpart. Additionally, the presence of expeller pressed canola oil is noted. Despite being a better option than some other oils due to the expeller pressing method, it still carries the potential for negative health impacts, especially when not certified as non-GMO or organic.
The buns are colored with annatto and turmeric extracts, which are natural colorants and generally considered safe. They also contain ascorbic acid, which serves as a dough conditioner, and while it is a form of vitamin C, its use in food processing is a point of consideration for those seeking unadulterated products.
Trader Joe’s Brioche Hot Dog Buns, therefore, receive the lowest score on our scale due to their lack of organic certification, presence of GMOs, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives and oils. For consumers prioritizing cleaner, more natural food selections, these buns are not recommended.
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