365 By Wholefoods
Flavor:
Two Bite Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients:
Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Ascorbic Acid [Dough Conditioner], Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Microbial Enzymes, Folic Acid), Cane Sugar, Butter (Cream, Salt), Water, Invert Cane Sugar, Modified Potato Starch, Whole Milk Powder, Potato Starch, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate), Cinnamon, Salt, Vinegar.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the ‘365 by Whole Foods Two Bite Cinnamon Rolls’ earn the lowest possible score on our clean food assessment scale. This rating signifies that the product falls short in meeting the criteria for cleaner, healthier food options. The absence of organic ingredients leads to an initial deduction, signaling that the product may contain residues from conventional farming practices, which often include the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers.
Furthermore, the product is not verified as non-GMO. The presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food remains a contentious issue, with concerns about environmental impact and long-term health effects prompting many consumers to seek out non-GMO alternatives.
The inclusion of added sugars, such as cane sugar and invert cane sugar, contributes to the product’s low score. Excessive consumption of added sugars is linked to a variety of health issues, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Therefore, products with added sugars are penalized in our system to encourage the selection of items with natural or minimal sweeteners.
The use of enriched wheat flour is another factor affecting the product’s score negatively. While enrichment adds certain vitamins and minerals back into the flour, it does not compensate for the loss of natural nutrients that occurs during the refining process. Additionally, the product’s reliance on modified potato starch and various leavening agents raises concerns about the use of processed additives, which we prefer to minimize in favor of whole, unprocessed ingredients.
Given these considerations, our assessment of the ‘365 by Whole Foods Two Bite Cinnamon Rolls’ is that they do not align with our criteria for cleaner, healthier food options. The product’s composition and lack of organic and non-GMO certifications substantially reduce its score. Consumers looking for cleaner food products would be advised to choose alternatives that better adhere to the standards of health and sustainability we promote.
Certifications:
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