Eggo

This product receives a 2/5 green leaf rating. The ‘Eggo Kellogg’s® Eggo® Grab & Go Liège-Style Buttery Maple Flavored Waffles’ is a non-organic breakfast option that includes GMO ingredients. It has added sugars and contains several additives that may raise health concerns for consumers seeking clean food choices.

The waffles are made with wheat flour and butter, which are common in similar products. However, the use of pearl sugar and additional sweeteners like invert sugar contributes to the sugar content. The item is not organic, which means it may contain pesticides and other chemicals from conventional farming practices. The presence of GMOs is another factor that detracts from its cleanliness, as some consumers prefer to avoid genetically modified organisms in their diet.

Additives such as natural flavors, soy lecithin, and glycerin are included in the recipe. ‘Natural flavors’ is a broad term that does not specify the source or composition of the flavoring agents, which could potentially be of concern to those looking for transparency in ingredient sourcing. Soy lecithin, commonly used as an emulsifier, is often derived from soybeans, which are frequently genetically modified. Glycerin serves as a humectant or sweetener but can be sourced from various raw materials, some of which may not align with clean eating principles.

The product also contains modified corn starch, an ingredient processed to alter its properties for desired texture and stability in food products. This level of processing further separates the waffles from the concept of clean eating, which favors minimally processed ingredients.

The ‘Eggo Kellogg’s® Eggo® Grab & Go Liège-Style Buttery Maple Flavored Waffles’ stands as an example of a commonly found processed food item that does not meet the criteria for clean eating due to its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and various additives. For those seeking cleaner food options, this product may not be the best choice.