365 By Wholefoods
Flavor:
Organic Blueberry Fruit & Grain Bar
Ingredients:
Organic Blueberry Flavored Filling (Organic Glucose Syrup, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Blueberry Puree, Organic Apple Puree [Organic Apples, Ascorbic Acid], Pectin, Citric Acid, Organic Elderberry Juice Concentrate [Color], Calcium Citrate, Potassium Carbonate, Natural Flavor), Organic Whole Oat Flour, Organic Enriched Wheat Flour (Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Organic Expeller Pressed Sunflower Seed Oil, Organic Isomalto-oligosaccharides, Organic Whole Wheat Flour (Organic Whole Wheat Flour, Organic Malted Barley Flour), Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Organic Glycerin, Organic Molasses, Organic Invert Cane Sugar, Vitamins and Minerals (Calcium Carbonate, Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Thiamine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B1], Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid [Vitamin B9]), Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Organic Guar Gum, Organic Natural Flavor, Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate), Organic Honey, Organic Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Salt, Xanthan Gum.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 2/5 Green Leaves
The ‘365 By Wholefoods Organic Blueberry Fruit & Grain Bar’ earns a 2/5 green leaves rating on our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not certified organic, but it does use non-GMO ingredients. The bar contains several types of added sugars, including molasses and cane sugar, which detract from its healthfulness. Additionally, the presence of glucose syrup further reduces its score due to the negative health impacts associated with excessive sugar consumption.
The bar includes ingredients such as natural flavor and soy lecithin, which are considered potentially harmful additives. Furthermore, it contains enriched wheat flour, which, while fortified with vitamins, is processed and lacks the nutritional profile of whole grain alternatives. The product also lists xanthan gum and glycerin among its constituents, which are often used as thickeners or stabilizers but are scrutinized for their potential health effects.
A notable discrepancy in the scoring rationale is the deduction of points for palm oil, which is not listed in the ingredients. This error should be corrected to ensure accuracy in the assessment.
The inclusion of vitamins and minerals like niacinamide, zinc oxide, and pyridoxine hydrochloride appears to be an attempt to fortify the product. However, the health benefits of such fortification are offset by the presence of less desirable ingredients.
The product’s reliance on additives and processed ingredients overshadows its use of non-GMO components. To elevate its standing to a higher green leaf rating, the product would need to eliminate harmful oils, reduce added sugars, and replace certain additives with more wholesome alternatives. The bar’s current composition reflects a need for significant reformulation to meet the expectations of consumers seeking cleaner and more health-conscious food options.
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