365 By Wholefoods
Flavor:
Sandwich Bread, Multigrain Seed
Ingredients:
Grain and Seed Blend (Steel Cut Oats, Steel Cut Wheat, Sunflower Kernels, Flaxseed, Millet Seed, Rye Flakes, Triticale Flakes, Pumpkin Seed, Poppy Seed, Steel Cut Buckwheat, Cornmeal, Baby Oat Flakes, Golden Flaxseed, Amaranth), Water, Whole Wheat Flour, Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Organic Cane Sugar, Vital Wheat Gluten, Contains 2% or Less of the Following: Yeast, Salt, Expeller Pressed Palm Oil, Raisin Juice Concentrate, Cultured Wheat Flour, Organic Distilled White Vinegar, Ascorbic Acid, Microbial Enzymes
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the ‘365 By Wholefoods Sandwich Bread, Multigrain Seed’ strives to offer a healthier bread option with its diverse grain and seed blend. However, the product falls short in providing a truly clean eating choice due to several ingredients that detract from its overall healthfulness.
The bread boasts a variety of grains and seeds, including steel-cut oats, sunflower kernels, and flaxseed, which contribute beneficial nutrients. Water and whole wheat flour are also present, which are standard and acceptable ingredients for bread. However, the inclusion of organic cane sugar, while potentially a better option than refined sugars, still represents an unnecessary addition of sweeteners. The product also contains enriched wheat flour, which, although fortified with vitamins, often lacks the nutritional complexity of whole grains.
A significant concern is the use of expeller pressed palm oil. While expeller pressing is a cleaner method of oil extraction compared to chemical processing, palm oil production is fraught with environmental and ethical issues, including deforestation and habitat destruction. The presence of palm oil in this product detracts from its claim of cleanliness and sustainability.
The use of raisin juice concentrate and cultured wheat flour, likely added for taste and texture enhancement, raises questions about the necessity of these ingredients in a product marketed as clean. Additionally, the inclusion of ascorbic acid and microbial enzymes, while common in bread production, may not align with the expectations of consumers seeking the simplest ingredient lists.
The product prides itself on being non-GMO and partially organic, which are positive attributes for those concerned with agricultural practices and genetic engineering. However, these features do not fully compensate for the less desirable ingredients that are included.
The ‘365 By Wholefoods Sandwich Bread, Multigrain Seed’ presents a mixed bag. It offers a seed-rich grain profile but is compromised by added sugars and controversial ingredients such as palm oil and enriched wheat flour. While it makes some strides toward healthfulness, there is ample room for reformulation to meet the standards of those seeking the cleanest food options.
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