Trader Joes
Flavor:
Glazed Sour Cream Donuts
Ingredients:
Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Cornstarch), Palm Oil, Sugar, Sour Cream Donut Base (Sugar, Defatted Soy Flour, Dextrose, Enriched Wheat Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Leavening Agent [sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate], Whole Egg, Salt, Soybean Oil, Wheat Starch, Contains 2% Or Less Of Canola Lecithin, Mono- And Diglycerides [to Preserve], Sour Cream Powder [cultured Cream, Lactic Acid, Cultured Nonfat Milk, Citric Acid {acidulant}]), Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Dextrose, Agar, Locust Bean Gum, Dried Glucose Syrup, Trehalose, Natural Flavors, Mono- And Diglycerides (To Preserve).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Glazed Sour Cream Donuts fall at the bottom of our cleaner food options scale. This product is not organic, contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and includes multiple types of added sugars and potentially harmful oils, which are significant detractors from its overall score.
The product’s ingredient list is a cause for concern, starting with the lack of organic certification, resulting in an immediate deduction. The use of GMOs further impacts the rating negatively. Added sugars are present in several forms, including powdered sugar and sugar itself, while citric acid also contributes to the sweetness. More concerning, however, are the additional sugars like dextrose and glucose syrup, which carry a heavier penalty due to their processed nature and potential health implications.
The presence of potentially harmful additives compounds the product’s issues. Natural flavors, although common in many processed foods, are ambiguous and can hide a range of unspecified ingredients. Mono- and diglycerides, which are used to preserve texture, along with enriched wheat flour, enriched flour, and canola lecithin, raise further flags about the product’s wholesomeness.
Harmful oils are another critical factor in the assessment. The product contains canola, soybean, and palm oils. These oils are often highly processed and may have environmental and health implications that cannot be overlooked.
Trader Joe’s Glazed Sour Cream Donuts are assigned the lowest possible rating on our website due to these concerns. The product’s composition strays far from the clean food options we aim to promote. It stands as a clear example of a food item to avoid for those seeking healthier, more natural alternatives in their diet.
Certifications:
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