Eggo
Flavor:
Kellogg’s® Eggo® The Mandalorian Galactic Homestyle Waffles
Ingredients:
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Vitamin B1 [thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B2 [riboflavin], Folic Acid), Water, Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Palm, Canola And/or Cottonseed), Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Contains 2% Or Less Of Sugar, Salt, Whey, Eggs, Soy Lecithin. Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B12.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Eggo Kellogg’s® Eggo® The Mandalorian Galactic Homestyle Waffles earns a 1/5 green leaves rating on our scale, indicating it is a product that consumers looking for cleaner food options should avoid. This product is not organic, contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and includes added sugars, which detract significantly from its healthfulness. Additionally, it is formulated with ingredients that raise concerns about potential harm, such as enriched flour, soy lecithin, and pyridoxine hydrochloride.
The waffles are made with enriched flour, which has been fortified with vitamins and minerals but is also a refined grain that lacks the nutritional profile of whole grains. The use of soybean, palm, and canola oils, listed as vegetable oil, is problematic due to their processing methods and the environmental impact of palm oil cultivation. Canola oil, often derived from GMO crops, further lowers the score due to our criteria against GMO ingredients.
Furthermore, this product includes sugar, contributing to its reduced score for containing added sugars, an ingredient many health-conscious consumers aim to minimize in their diets. The inclusion of soy lecithin, an emulsifier, and pyridoxine hydrochloride, a form of vitamin B6, contributes to the deduction in points for potentially harmful additives. While these additives are common in processed foods, their presence is not aligned with the goal of offering cleaner food alternatives.
The waffles also contain essential vitamins and minerals like calcium carbonate, iron, and vitamins A, B6, and B12. However, these added nutrients do not offset the negative aspects of the other ingredients based on the scoring criteria of our review system.
Given these considerations, the Eggo Kellogg’s® Eggo® The Mandalorian Galactic Homestyle Waffles receive our lowest rating. This assessment is based on our commitment to guiding consumers toward healthier, more natural, and environmentally friendly food choices.
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