365 By Wholefoods
Flavor:
Texas Barbecue Kettle Potato Chips
Ingredients:
Potatoes, Sunflower Seed Oil, Texas Style Barbecue Sauce Seasoning (Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Brown Cane Sugar, Organic Corn Maltodextrin, Tomato Powder, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Natural Flavor, Gum Arabic, Red Chili Powder, Yeast extract, Citric Acid, Mustard [Distilled White Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric Powder, Paprika, Spice, Garlic Powder], Modified Cornstarch, Red Pepper Sauce Powder [Distilled White Vinegar, Red Peppers, Salt, Organic Corn Maltodextrin], Vinegar, Oleoresin of Paprika [Color], Ground Cinnamon, Ground Black Pepper, Rosemary Extract)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the ‘365 By Wholefoods Texas Barbecue Kettle Potato Chips’ earns the lowest possible score on our clean food scale. This product is organic, which usually garners a positive reception; however, the presence of several undesirable ingredients overshadows this aspect.
The inclusion of added sugars, such as cane sugar and citric acid, raises concerns. These components are often linked to negative health effects when consumed in excess. The product also contains cane sugar, which we have identified as a more harmful type of added sugar due to its prevalence in unhealthy food products and its potential implications for long-term health.
Furthermore, the chips feature ingredients like natural flavor and gum Arabic, categorized under potentially harmful additives. These substances are frequently scrutinized for their ambiguous origins and the lack of clarity regarding their long-term effects on health. Additionally, the presence of modified cornstarch and organic corn maltodextrin, which we classify as known harmful additives, significantly impacts the product’s score. Maltodextrin, in particular, is often criticized for its processed nature and possible contribution to spikes in blood sugar levels.
The product does not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which is a notable positive attribute. However, this factor alone is not enough to offset the negative impact of the other ingredients that we have identified as concerning.
The ‘365 By Wholefoods Texas Barbecue Kettle Potato Chips’ is an organic option in the snack aisle, but it hosts a range of ingredients that do not align with our standards for cleaner food choices. Despite its non-GMO status, the product’s high content of added sugars and the inclusion of potentially harmful additives lead to a recommendation to avoid this snack in favor of cleaner alternatives. Our assessment aims to guide consumers toward healthier options in a market saturated with products that may compromise well-being.
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