365 By Wholefoods
Flavor:
Gluten Free Vegan Cheddar Flavor Almond & Sunflower Seed Flour Crackers
Ingredients:
Nut and Seed Flour Blend (Almond Flour, Sunflower Seed Flour, Flaxseed Meal), Tapioca Starch/Flour, Cassava Flour, Expeller Pressed Sunflower Seed Oil, Yeast extract, Himalayan Pink Salt, Paprika (Color), Onion Powder, Yeast extract (Yeast extract, Salt, Natural Flavor), Garlic Powder, Crystallized Lemon (Citric Acid, Lemon Oil, Lemon Juice), Rosemary Extract (Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Rosemary Extract), Turmeric (Color).
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the ‘365 By Wholefoods Gluten Free Vegan Cheddar Flavor Almond & Sunflower Seed Flour Crackers’ falls short in offering a clean eating option. The product, while gluten-free and vegan, is not organic, leading to an immediate deduction in its healthfulness score. Its use of non-GMO ingredients is a positive aspect, yet it fails to fully redeem the overall quality.
The inclusion of citric acid is a point of contention, as it is considered an added sugar, detracting from the product’s nutritional value. More concerning are the ‘natural flavors’ listed within the ingredients, which are often ambiguous and raise questions about their origins and potential health impacts. Moreover, the presence of canola oil, even in the form of rosemary extract, is problematic due to its processing methods and the health risks associated with highly refined oils.
The ingredient list reveals a mix of nut and seed flours, which are generally healthful, alongside tapioca and cassava flours. The use of expeller-pressed sunflower seed oil is a better choice compared to other refined oils, yet the product’s reliance on less desirable ingredients overshadows this.
The product’s formulation includes various spices and flavorings, such as paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and turmeric, which are natural and beneficial. However, the use of crystallized lemon, which contains citric acid, is considered an unnecessary addition of sugar.
The crackers aim to cater to dietary restrictions by avoiding gluten and animal products, yet they miss the opportunity to fully embrace a cleaner, more wholesome approach to snacking. The product’s score reflects its shortcomings in terms of ingredient purity and healthfulness. For consumers seeking cleaner food options, this product does not meet the standards that one might expect from a health-conscious brand, especially within the context of a market saturated with unhealthy choices.
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