Trader Joes
Flavor:
Gluten Free Everything Bagels
Ingredients:
Water, Tapioca Starch/Flour, Brown Rice Flour (Brown Rice Flour, Stabilized Rice Bran), Potato Starch, Sorghum Flour, Everything Bagel Topping Blend (Sesame Seed, Poppy Seed, Dehydrated Onion), Cultured Brown Rice Flour, Cane Sugar, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of Dehydrated Garlic, Xanthan Gum, Dehydrated Onion, Egg White Powder, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potato Flour, Monocalcium Phosphate), Yeast, Distilled Vinegar, Sea Salt, Dough Conditioner (Brown Rice Flour, Calcium Sulfate, Enzymes).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. The Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Everything Bagels are not organic and are produced with ingredients that are not verified as non-GMO. The presence of added sugars, specifically cane sugar, detracts from the product’s healthfulness. Additionally, it includes xanthan gum, which we identify as a potentially harmful additive. The use of expeller pressed canola oil is another factor that negatively impacts the product’s rating, as it is considered a harmful oil in our evaluation criteria.
The bagels are made with a blend of gluten-free flours, including tapioca starch, brown rice flour, potato starch, and sorghum flour. The Everything Bagel Topping Blend provides a familiar seasoning mix. The product also contains egg white powder and a variety of leavening agents, such as yeast and baking powder, to achieve the desired texture.
However, the health quality of the product is compromised by the inclusion of non-organic ingredients and the lack of non-GMO verification. The addition of cane sugar raises concerns about the product’s sugar content. Moreover, the use of xanthan gum and canola oil further diminishes the product’s standing within our rating system.
The product has earned the lowest possible score on our green leaf scale, reflecting the presence of several ingredients that do not align with the goal of offering cleaner food options. Our assessment suggests that consumers seeking healthier alternatives should consider other products. As it stands, the Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Everything Bagels fall short of meeting the standards for a clean and wholesome food choice.
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