Trader Joes
Flavor:
Cinnamon Brooklyn Babka
Ingredients:
Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Enzyme, Folic Acid), Margarine (Palm Oil, Water, Salt, Monoglycerides, Citric Acid [acidifier], Beta Carotene [color], Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3), Water, Eggs, Cane Sugar, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Unbleached Wheat Flour, Invert Sugar, Sugar Egg Yolks (Egg Yolks, Cane Sugar), Confectioners Sugar (Cane Sugar, Cornstarch), Orange Juice From Concentrate (Water, Orange Juice Concentrate), Yeast, Glaze (Water, Sugar, Invert Sugar, Agar, Pectin, Citric Acid [acidifier], Mono- And Diglycerides [to Preserve], Gum Arabic), Tofu (Water, Soybeans, Calcium Sulfate, Magnesium Chloride), Dough Conditioners (Unbleached Wheat Flour, Sunflower Lecithin [emulsifier], Enzymes), Corn Syrup, Modified Tapioca Starch/Flour, Modified Cornstarch, Salt, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Cinnamon, Natural Flavors, Mono- And Diglycerides (To Preserve), Guar Gum, Tapioca Starch/Flour, Xanthan Gum, Vanilla Sugar (Cane Sugar, Natural Flavor), Ascorbic Acid (To Preserve), Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Brooklyn Babka falls short of the cleaner food options we aim to endorse. This baked good is not organic and is made with genetically modified ingredients. It features a range of added sugars, including brown sugar, sugar, cane sugar, and corn syrup, which contribute to its low rating. The presence of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, diglycerides, enriched flour, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum also detract from its overall score.
The product’s ingredient list reveals the use of harmful oils, including canola and palm oil, which are considered less desirable due to environmental concerns and potential health implications. The absence of organic certification and the presence of GMOs are key factors in the assessment, reflecting the product’s misalignment with cleaner, more natural food choices.
The Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Brooklyn Babka is a processed food item that does not meet the criteria for those seeking healthier, more sustainable options. The abundance of additives, GMOs, and non-organic ingredients suggest that this product is far from the ideal offering for consumers prioritizing their health and the environment. Its low green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator that it is best left on the shelf for those adhering to a clean eating philosophy.
Customers are encouraged to seek alternatives that are organic, non-GMO, and free from unnecessary sugars and additives. Opting for products with higher green leaf ratings will ensure a choice that is better aligned with a clean diet and a more sustainable lifestyle. The Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Brooklyn Babka, with its score of 1/5 green leaves, is not recommended for those following these principles.
Certifications:
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