365 By Wholefoods
Flavor:
Organic Mixed Berry Fruit & Grain Bars
Ingredients:
Organic Mixed Berry Flavored Filling (Organic Glucose Syrup, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Apple Puree [Organic Apples, Ascorbic Acid], Organic Strawbeery Puree, Organic Raspeberry Puree, Organic Blueberry Puree, Pectin, Citric Acid, Calcium Citrate, Potassium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Organic Elderberry Juice Concentrate [Color]), 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 Whole Foods Organic Mixed Berry Fruit & Grain Bars’ receives a modest 2 out of 5 green leaves on our health-conscious scale. The product aims to offer a healthier snack option but falls short due to its composition. The bars are crafted with several organic ingredients, such as whole oat flour, enriched wheat flour, and various organic fruit purees, which contribute to their organic profile. They also avoid the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), aligning with cleaner food practices.
However, the inclusion of multiple forms of added sugars, such as molasses, cane sugar, and glucose syrup, significantly detracts from the product’s healthfulness. These sugars are not only unnecessary but also contribute to the overconsumption of sweeteners prevalent in many diets today. The presence of several potentially harmful additives and flavors raises further concerns. Ingredients like natural flavor, soy lecithin, and xanthan gum, while common in processed foods, are often viewed with skepticism by those seeking clean eating options. Furthermore, the bars contain enriched wheat flour, an ingredient that, while fortified with vitamins, is processed and less nutritious than its whole grain counterpart.
The product also loses credibility for its use of glycerin and pyridoxine hydrochloride (a form of vitamin B6), which are seen as less desirable in a product marketed as a cleaner food option. Additionally, the score reflects a deduction for the inclusion of palm oil, a controversial ingredient due to its environmental impact and potential health implications, although it is not listed in the ingredients provided.
Despite its organic claims, the ‘365 by Whole Foods Organic Mixed Berry Fruit & Grain Bars’ have room for improvement. To elevate their standing as a clean food product, reformulation to remove added sugars, unnecessary additives, and harmful oils would be essential. The product’s current state suggests that while it attempts to be a healthier choice, it does not fully meet the standards for clean eating as defined by our rating system.
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