365 By Wholefoods
Flavor:
Organic Bagels Plain
Ingredients:
Organic Enriched Wheat Flour (Organic Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Vital Wheat Gluten, Contains 2% or Less of the Following: Organic Expeller Pressed Soybean Oil, Xanthan Gum, Organic Distilled White Vinegar, Yeast, Sea Salt, Ascorbic Acid (Dough Conditioner), Organic Cultured Wheat Flour, Microbial Enzymes
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product earns a 2/5 green leaf rating. The ‘365 by Wholefoods Organic Bagels Plain’ presents as an organic option in the breakfast category. However, the product’s ingredients raise concerns regarding its commitment to health and cleanliness, which are central to its evaluation.
The item is not fully organic, although it does avoid GMO ingredients. Its composition includes organic cane sugar, which results in a deduction due to its status as an added sugar. The presence of enriched wheat flour, xanthan gum, and soybean oil further diminishes its score. These elements are flagged for their potential negative health implications.
The bagels contain organic enriched wheat flour, which, despite its organic label, is processed and less nutritious than whole wheat. The addition of organic cane sugar, while organic, still contributes to the overall sugar intake. The use of organic expeller pressed soybean oil is noted, but soybean oil is often criticized for its high omega-6 fatty acid content, which could disrupt the body’s omega-6 to omega-3 ratio if consumed in large quantities.
Xanthan gum, utilized here as a thickening agent, is generally recognized as safe by the FDA but has been linked to digestive issues in some individuals. The product also includes ascorbic acid as a dough conditioner, which is a synthetic version of vitamin C and may not align with the clean eating principles that prioritize whole food ingredients.
The presence of microbial enzymes, a common ingredient in bread products to improve texture and extend shelf life, is a point of contention for some seeking unprocessed foods. Although these enzymes are not inherently harmful, they do represent a departure from the simplicity that many health-conscious consumers desire.
The ‘365 by Wholefoods Organic Bagels Plain’ has room for improvement. To align more closely with the ideals of clean eating, a reformulation could focus on whole, unprocessed grains, the elimination of added sugars, and the use of oils with a more favorable fatty acid profile. The product’s current formulation does not meet the high standards for health and cleanliness that are sought after by discerning consumers.
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