365 By Wholefoods
Flavor:
Two-Bite Chocolate Brownies - Snack Pack
Ingredients:
Cane Sugar, Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sunflower Seed Oil, Organic Egg Whites, Invert Cane Sugar, Water, Organic Butter (Cream), Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali), Semi-sweet Chocolate (Cane Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier], Vanilla Extract), Salt, Cornstarch, Natural Chocolate Flavor, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Leavening (Calcium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate), Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (Emulsifiers).
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 2/5 Green Leaves
The ‘365 by Wholefoods Two-Bite Chocolate Brownies – Snack Pack’ earns a modest 2 out of 5 green leaves on our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains multiple ingredients that raise concerns regarding its healthfulness and cleanliness. These include both cane sugar and invert cane sugar, leading to a significant deduction in its score. The presence of potentially harmful additives like flavorings, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and soy lecithin further detract from its rating.
The brownies utilize unbleached enriched wheat flour, which, while less processed than bleached flours, still does not meet the standards for a clean label. The cocoa powder, processed with alkali, is another ingredient of note, as this processing method can alter the nutritional profile of cocoa. The product does boast the use of non-GMO ingredients, which is a positive aspect, yet this is not enough to significantly elevate its standing.
The snack pack’s reliance on added sugars, which are known to be detrimental to health when consumed in excess, is a considerable downside of this product. The use of organic butter shows an effort to include higher-quality ingredients, but this is overshadowed by the aforementioned concerns.
Our assessment of the ‘365 by Wholefoods Two-Bite Chocolate Brownies – Snack Pack’ is based on a rigorous evaluation of its ingredients, weighing the impact of non-organic components, added sugars, and additives on its overall healthfulness. The product’s score reflects the need for improvement to align with our standards for cleaner, healthier food choices. Consumers seeking out cleaner food options are advised to consider these factors when making their selections.
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