Keebler
Flavor:
Keebler® Grasshopper Ready Crust® 9"
Ingredients:
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Vitamin B1 [thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B2 [riboflavin], Folic Acid), Sugar, Palm And Palm Kernel Oil With Tbhq For Freshness, Cocoa, Corn Syrup, Contains 2% Or Less Of Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Molasses, Chocolate, Salt, Malted Barley Extract, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Keebler Keebler® Grasshopper Ready Crust® 9″ is not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. This product fails to meet the criteria for healthful consumption as outlined by our rigorous standards.
The product is not organic, a significant drawback for those prioritizing natural and unprocessed foods. Its non-organic status, coupled with the use of genetically modified ingredients, further detracts from its overall healthfulness. Moreover, the presence of added sugars such as molasses and sugar, particularly the inclusion of corn syrup, raises concerns regarding its nutritional content. These types of sugars are often linked to negative health outcomes when consumed in excess.
More concerning is the assortment of potentially harmful additives present in this product. The term ‘natural flavors’ is often a catch-all for unspecified ingredients that may not align with cleaner eating principles. Similarly, soy lecithin, while commonly used as an emulsifier, is not in keeping with the cleanest ingredient profiles sought by health-conscious consumers. The use of enriched flour also points to a level of processing that deviates from whole food options.
Most alarming is the addition of TBHQ, a preservative that has attracted scrutiny for its potential health effects. This ingredient alone contributes significantly to the product’s low rating. Furthermore, the inclusion of palm and palm kernel oil is another red flag, as these oils are not only associated with health concerns but also with environmental issues related to their production.
The Keebler Keebler® Grasshopper Ready Crust® 9″ is therefore not aligned with the goals of providing cleaner, healthier food options. Its composition of non-organic, GMO, and processed ingredients, along with added sugars and harmful additives, secures its position at the lowest end of our rating scale. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives would be well-advised to consider other options that adhere more closely to the principles of clean eating.
Certifications:
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