365 By Wholefoods
Flavor:
Organic Strawberry Cereal Bar
Ingredients:
Organic Strawberry Filling (Organic Glucose Syrup, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Strawberry 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, Folk 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], Vitamin A Palmitate, Reduced Iron, Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Thiamine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B1], 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:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the ‘365 By Wholefoods Organic Strawberry Cereal Bar’ presents itself as an organic option in the cereal bar market. However, the product’s composition reveals several concerns regarding its commitment to offering a clean eating option.
The cereal bar is indeed made with organic ingredients, which is a positive aspect. However, the presence of multiple forms of added sugars, including molasses, cane sugar, and particularly glucose syrup, significantly detracts from its healthfulness. These sugars contribute to the overall caloric content without providing substantial nutritional benefit.
Furthermore, the product contains a variety of additives that raise questions about its purity. Ingredients such as natural flavors and soy lecithin are often viewed with skepticism by those seeking whole food options. The inclusion of enriched wheat flour, xanthan gum, and glycerin also suggests a departure from the simplest form of food processing.
Another point of contention is the use of certain vitamins and minerals in forms such as pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) and folic acid (Vitamin B9), which, while contributing to the nutritional profile, also suggest a level of processing that may not align with the ‘clean food’ ethos.
The product’s score reflects these concerns, with deductions made for the addition of sugars, potentially harmful additives, and the absence of organic certification for some ingredients. The presence of non-GMO ingredients is a positive note, yet it does not fully compensate for the other issues.
The ‘365 By Wholefoods Organic Strawberry Cereal Bar’ holds potential for those seeking an organic snack, but its current formulation falls short of the high standards set for clean, healthful eating. To align more closely with these standards, a reformulation to reduce added sugars and additives would be necessary. The product’s green leaf rating serves as a guide for consumers in search of cleaner food options, and in its current state, the cereal bar is a less desirable choice.
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