Trader Joes
Flavor:
Pumpkin Spiced Joe-Joe's Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients:
Pumpkin Joe Joe’s (Cane Sugar, Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, , Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Palm Oil, Invert Sugar, , Pumpkin Puree, Canola Oil, Pumpkin Powder [pumpkin Puree, Maltodextrin], , Wheat Starch, Corn Flour, Natural Flavors, Cinnamon, Baking Soda, Sea Salt, Caramel [for Color], Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Ammonium Bicarbonate, Nutmeg, Annatto [for Color]), Yogurt Flavored Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Whey Powder, Nonfat Milk, , Yogurt Powder [nonfat Milk, Lactic Acid], Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Natural Flavor), Pumpkin Pie Spice (Cinnamon, Ginger, Lemon Peel, Nutmeg, Cloves, Cardamom), Sea Salt, Paprika Oleoresin (For Color).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spiced Joe-Joe’s Sandwich Cookies fall significantly short in our assessment for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and fails to use non-GMO ingredients, leading to an initial loss of favor in our rating system. Furthermore, the inclusion of added sugars, specifically cane sugar, heightens concern regarding its health implications.
The presence of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, enriched flour, soy lecithin, and ammonium bicarbonate detracts from the product’s overall score. Maltodextrin, identified as a known harmful additive, further exacerbates the issue. The use of various oils, including canola oil, palm kernel oil, and palm oil, contributes negatively to the product’s rating due to their controversial health impacts.
This product’s ingredient list reveals several areas of concern for consumers seeking cleaner eating options. The non-organic status and presence of GMOs are initial red flags. Added sugars, which appear twice in the list, are a substantial detriment to its healthfulness. The product also contains multiple additives, some of which are flagged as potentially harmful, casting doubt on its suitability for a clean diet. The inclusion of maltodextrin, a known harmful additive, is particularly troubling.
Additionally, the use of oils such as canola and palm oils, which are often processed and may pose health risks, tarnish the product’s image as a cleaner food choice. The environmental impact of palm oil cultivation, including deforestation and habitat destruction, is also a significant concern, although this aspect is not reflected in the product’s health-focused score.
In light of these findings, the Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spiced Joe-Joe’s Sandwich Cookies receive the lowest possible score on our green leaf rating scale. Those seeking healthier, more environmentally friendly snack options are advised to consider alternative products that align more closely with the principles of clean eating and sustainability.
Certifications:
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