Trader Joes
Flavor:
PB & J Snack Duo
Ingredients:
Peanut Butter Wafer Sticks (Peanut Butter [roasted Peanuts], Wheat Flour, Cane Sugar, Nonfat Milk Powder, Sheanut Oil [sheanut Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Citric Acid {acidifier}], Egg Powder, Sea Salt, Coconut Oil [coconut Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Citric Acid {acidifier}], Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Flavors, Invert Sugar, Caramel Color [sugar, Water]), Raspberry Fruit Dip (Glucose Syrup [corn, Wheat], Raspberries, Lemon Juice Concentrate).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Trader Joe’s PB & J Snack Duo earns the lowest green leaf rating on our scale, indicating significant room for improvement in terms of health and ingredient quality. This product is not organic, utilizes GMOs, and includes multiple types of added sugars and potentially harmful additives.
The snack begins with non-organic ingredients, which immediately detracts from its overall score. The presence of GMOs further impacts its rating, as our criteria prioritize non-GMO foods. Added sugars in the form of cane sugar and invert sugar contribute to the product’s low score, reflecting our commitment to promoting foods with natural sweetness or healthier sugar alternatives.
Moreover, the PB & J Snack Duo contains glucose syrup, a type of sugar that carries more substantial health concerns due to its processing and impact on blood sugar levels. This ingredient alone results in a significant deduction from the product’s score. The inclusion of natural flavors and caramel color as additives raises additional red flags. While “natural flavors” is a broad term that can encompass various substances, it often signals the addition of non-specific ingredients that may not align with cleaner eating goals. Caramel color, specifically cited as a known harmful additive, further lowers the product’s standing due to its potential health risks and controversial nature in the food industry.
This product does not align with the cleaner, healthier food options our website aims to recommend. The ingredients list includes several elements that fail to meet the standards for a higher green leaf rating. The Trader Joe’s PB & J Snack Duo, with its current formulation, falls short of our criteria for a clean and healthy snack choice. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives are advised to consider other products that better align with the values of organic farming, non-GMO ingredients, and minimal processing.
Certifications:
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