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365 By Wholefoods
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Sweet Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
Ingredients:
Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Organic Cane Sugar, Vital Wheat Gluten, Contains 2% or Less of the Following: Yeast, Organic Butter (Organic Cream, Salt), Organic Nonfat Dry Milk, Expeller Pressed Palm Oil, Salt, Organic Distilled White Vinegar, Cultured Wheat Flour, Ascorbic Acid, Microbial Enzymes.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the ‘365 By Wholefoods Sweet Hawaiian Dinner Rolls’ receive the lowest possible score on our clean food scale. The product is not organic, which immediately impacts its rating. While it does use non-GMO ingredients, the presence of added sugars, specifically organic cane sugar, detracts from its overall healthfulness.
The rolls contain enriched wheat flour, which is a processed form of flour with added nutrients. Although the enrichment process replaces some of the grain’s original nutrients lost during milling, it is considered less beneficial than whole grain options. The product also includes vital wheat gluten, a common additive in bread products to improve texture and elasticity, but which may pose issues for those with gluten sensitivities.
One of the significant deductions in the product’s score comes from the use of palm oil. While the palm oil is expeller pressed, which is a mechanical method of extraction that does not involve chemical solvents, the environmental impact of palm oil cultivation is a concern due to deforestation and habitat destruction. Moreover, palm oil is high in saturated fats, which are linked to heart disease when consumed in excess.
Other ingredients such as organic butter and organic nonfat dry milk contribute to the product’s richness, while organic distilled white vinegar and cultured wheat flour are typical preservatives and dough conditioners used in commercial baking. Ascorbic acid serves as a vitamin C additive and microbial enzymes are used in place of chemical dough conditioners.
This product’s composition reflects a choice of ingredients that prioritize shelf life and texture over the principles of clean eating. The use of processed additives, added sugars, and environmentally contentious oils solidify its low rating. Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to consider alternative products that align more closely with whole food ingredients and environmentally sustainable practices.
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