Trader Joes
Flavor:
Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Pretzels
Ingredients:
Yogurt Candy Coating (Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Whey Powder, Nonfat Milk, Yogurt Powder [nonfat Milk, Lactic Acid], Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor), Mini Pretzels (Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Malted Barley Flour, Salt, Soybean Oil), Strawberry Powder.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Green Leaf Rating: 1/5
Trader Joe’s Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Pretzels receive our lowest green leaf rating due to a variety of concerns regarding their ingredients. This product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which are significant factors in our evaluation process. The presence of added sugars contributes to its low score, as we prioritize health and wellness in our food assessments.
The inclusion of potentially harmful additives is another reason for the low rating. Ingredients such as natural vanilla flavor, enriched flour, and soy lecithin are flagged in our scoring system. The product also contains oils that we consider harmful, including soybean oil and palm kernel oil. The use of palm oil raises additional environmental concerns due to its impact on deforestation and the habitat loss for many endangered species.
The Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Pretzels are coated with a yogurt candy layer that contains sugar, palm kernel oil, whey powder, nonfat milk, and yogurt powder. The pretzels themselves are made from unbleached enriched flour, malted barley flour, salt, and soybean oil. Strawberry powder is used to add flavor.
Our assessment aims to guide consumers towards cleaner food options by highlighting the presence of undesirable ingredients. This product, with its score of 1/5 green leaves, falls short of our standards for a cleaner food choice. The ingredients list reveals multiple areas of concern, particularly for those seeking foods with organic, non-GMO, and additive-free options.
We recommend consumers who are looking for healthier snack alternatives to consider other options. There are products on the market that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and do not include added sugars or harmful additives and oils. These products are more aligned with our vision of cleaner eating and would receive a higher green leaf rating.
Certifications:
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