Trader Joes
Flavor:
Chocolate Vanilla Creme Joe-Joe's
Ingredients:
Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Powdered Sugar (Cane Sugar, Cornstarch), Sugar, Palm Oil, Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali, Canola Oil, Invert Sugar, Cornstarch, Natural Flavors, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sea Salt, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla Bean Specks, Ammonium Bicarbonate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Chocolate Vanilla Creme Joe-Joe’s fall at the lowest end of our cleaner food options scale. This product does not meet the criteria for those seeking wholesome, natural foods due to its composition of various non-organic and potentially harmful ingredients.
The cookie is not organic, which immediately detracts from its potential to be a cleaner food choice. The use of genetically modified ingredients further diminishes its standing. Added sugars, present in the form of both sugar and cane sugar, contribute negatively to its score, as these are ingredients that many health-conscious consumers aim to minimize in their diets. The presence of cane sugar, a refined sweetener, is particularly concerning given its widespread avoidance by those seeking purer food options.
Moreover, the product contains several additives and ingredients that raise flags for those monitoring their intake of potentially harmful substances. Natural flavors, while seemingly innocuous, are often a cover for a range of unspecified chemical compounds. The inclusion of enriched flour, soy lecithin, and ammonium bicarbonate also detracts from the product’s overall healthfulness. These ingredients are often associated with processed foods, which are typically less desirable for a clean-eating regimen.
Additionally, the use of certain oils in the cookies is problematic. Both canola and palm oils are included in the ingredient list. Palm oil, in particular, is contentious not only for health concerns but also for environmental and ethical reasons, given the impact of palm oil production on deforestation and habitat destruction.
Due to these factors, the Trader Joe’s Chocolate Vanilla Creme Joe-Joe’s are positioned as a choice to avoid for consumers prioritizing cleaner, more natural food options. The product’s composition starkly contrasts with the values of a diet based on organic, non-GMO, and minimally processed foods. Thus, it receives the lowest possible recommendation on our scale.
Certifications:
None
Product formulations and certifications may change. For current nutrition facts and ingredient
line information, check product packaging.
Categories:
None
Alternatives
No Items found.
How We Rate
Every company today has a responsibility to be a net positive for the planet,
for society, and for our ecosystem