Love Grown
Flavor:
Power Puffs Plus Birthday Cake
Ingredients:
Pea Protein, Brown Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch/Flour, Organic Agave Fiber (Fructan), Cane Sugar, Rainbow Sprinkles (Cane Sugar, Corn Starch, Carnauba Wax, Colored with Vegetable Juice, Turmeric, Spirulina Extract), Natural Flavor, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Sunflower Lecithin, Monk Fruit Extract, Mixed Tocopherols
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product earns a 2/5 green leaves rating. The “Love Grown Power Puffs Plus Birthday Cake” is a non-organic food item that incorporates both natural and processed ingredients. It is not certified organic, leading to a deduction in its rating. The use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is not a concern here, as the product contains non-GMO ingredients.
The presence of added sugars, specifically cane sugar, detracts from the product’s healthfulness. Additionally, the inclusion of cane sugar, a less desirable form of added sugar, further impacts the overall score. The product also contains natural flavor and corn starch, which are considered potentially harmful additives, contributing to the reduced rating.
The ingredients list showcases a mix of items with perceived health benefits and those that are less favorable for a clean diet. Pea protein and brown rice flour are generally regarded as healthier components, offering protein and whole grains, respectively. However, the health benefits of these ingredients are overshadowed by the presence of additives and added sugars.
Tapioca flour and organic agave fiber are included in the mix, with the latter serving as a source of fructan, a type of prebiotic fiber. Rainbow sprinkles add visual appeal but consist of sugar and corn starch, with color derived from natural sources like vegetable juice, turmeric, and spirulina extract. The use of high oleic sunflower oil is noted for its stability and potential health benefits compared to other fats. Sunflower lecithin acts as an emulsifier, monk fruit extract provides sweetness without the calories of sugar, and mixed tocopherols function as antioxidants.
The product’s reliance on non-organic ingredients and added sugars, particularly cane sugar, combined with the inclusion of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors and corn starch, defines its green leaf rating. These aspects overshadow the inclusion of healthier ingredients, highlighting the need for a cleaner, more health-focused reformulation to improve its standing in a market that values cleaner food options.
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