Trader Joes
Flavor:
Candy Coated Chocolate Peanuts
Ingredients:
Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Emulsifier [sunflower Lecithin, Organic Soy Lecithin], Natural Vanilla Flavor), Roasted Peanuts (Peanuts, Canola Oil, Peanut Oil, Sea Salt), Sugar, Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Cornstarch), Candy Coating (Sugar, Rice Starch, Gum Arabic, Rice Extract), Glazing Agent (Shellac, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Maltodextrin, Sugar), Color Added (Fruit Juice, Vegetable Juice, Turmeric, Spirulina Extract, Annatto Extract), Sodium Citrate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Trader Joe’s Candy Coated Chocolate Peanuts fall at the bottom of the scale for cleaner food options on our website. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which reduces its standing. Furthermore, the inclusion of multiple types of added sugars contributes negatively to its score.
The presence of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, soy lecithin, and sodium citrate further detracts from its rating. Maltodextrin, regarded as a known harmful additive, is especially concerning due to its potential impact on blood sugar levels and the digestive system. The product also contains peanut and canola oils, which are considered harmful due to their processing methods and potential for containing trans fats.
Trader Joe’s Candy Coated Chocolate Peanuts are coated with a candy shell that includes sugar, rice starch, and various glazing agents like shellac and carnauba wax, which are unnecessary and detract from the product’s healthfulness. The coloring agents, while derived from natural sources such as fruit juice, vegetable juice, turmeric, spirulina extract, and annatto extract, do not compensate for the other less desirable ingredients.
The product does not align with the goal of providing cleaner food options. Its composition reflects the use of several ingredients that are best minimized or avoided in a health-conscious diet. The low score of 1/5 green leaves advises consumers to consider alternative snacks that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and eliminate harmful additives and sugars. Cleaner options are available on the market, and this product does not meet the criteria for those seeking to maintain a diet centered around health and wellness.
Certifications:
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