Trader Joes
Flavor:
Everything And the Elote Greek Style Yogurt Dip
Ingredients:
Greek Style Yogurt (Light Cream, Water, Nonfat Dried Milk Powder, Cornstarch, Cultures), Corn, Elote Seasoning Blend (Garlic, Sea Salt, Cane Sugar, Chipotle Powder, Corn Flour, Chile Pepper, Parmesan Cheese [milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Microbial Enzyme, Disodium Phosphate], Natural Flavor, Cilantro Flakes, Citric Acid (Acidulant), Cumin Powder), Hard Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzyme).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Everything and the Elote Greek Style Yogurt Dip falls short in our assessment for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which resulted in a reduction of points from its overall score. The inclusion of added sugars, specifically cane sugar, further detracts from its rating, along with the presence of citric acid, which is considered an added sugar in our evaluation criteria. The dip also loses points for containing potentially harmful additives, such as natural flavors, which are often undisclosed mixtures of various substances.
The dip is made with a base of Greek style yogurt, which includes light cream, water, nonfat dried milk powder, cornstarch, and cultures. Corn is a significant ingredient, paired with an Elote seasoning blend that comprises garlic, sea salt, chipotle powder, corn flour, chile pepper, Parmesan cheese, natural flavor, cilantro flakes, citric acid, and cumin powder. Additionally, hard cheese is used, consisting of cultured pasteurized milk, salt, and microbial enzyme.
While the product may appeal to consumers seeking a flavorful dip option, its health score on our website is markedly low due to the non-organic nature of its ingredients, the use of GMOs, and the addition of sugars and additives. Our evaluation criteria prioritize food items that avoid such components to align with our mission of offering cleaner food choices.
Considering the product’s ingredient profile and our scoring methodology, the Trader Joe’s Everything and the Elote Greek Style Yogurt Dip is not recommended for those seeking healthier, cleaner food options. The low green leaf rating reflects the presence of elements in the dip that do not meet our standards for a wholesome and clean food product.
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