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365 By Wholefoods
Flavor:
Two Bite Vanilla Cupcakes
Ingredients:
Icing Sugar (Cane Sugar, Cornstarch), Cane Sugar, Palm Oil Shortening (Expeller Pressed Palm Oil, Expeller Pressed Modified Palm Oil, Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids [Emulsifiers], Polysorbate 60 [Emulsifier]), Water, Unbleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Fouc Acid), Organic Eggs, Sunflower Seed Oil Invert Cane Sugar, Organic Butter (Cream), Wheat Gluten, Organic Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt, Modified Cornstarch, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Wheat Starch, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin (Emulsifier), Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (Emulsifiers).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the ‘365 By Wholefoods Two Bite Vanilla Cupcakes’ earn the lowest possible score on our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which significantly detracts from its overall healthfulness.
The cupcakes contain a variety of added sugars, including cane sugar and icing sugar, which contribute to their low rating. The presence of potentially harmful additives such as artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, and polysorbate 60 further diminishes the nutritional value of these treats. These substances are associated with health risks and are typically avoided by those seeking cleaner food options.
Moreover, the use of palm oil, a contentious ingredient due to its environmental impact and potential health implications, is another critical factor in the evaluation. The palm oil in these cupcakes is not only a less healthy oil option, but it also raises concerns about sustainability and deforestation linked to palm oil production.
The product’s ingredient list reveals the use of organic eggs, which is a positive aspect, but it is overshadowed by the inclusion of other non-organic components. The presence of wheat gluten and modified cornstarch may also be problematic for individuals with specific dietary restrictions or sensitivities.
Overall, the ‘365 By Wholefoods Two Bite Vanilla Cupcakes’ do not meet the standards set by our website for cleaner, healthier food options. The product’s reliance on non-organic, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and harmful additives, coupled with the use of palm oil, results in a product that falls short of our criteria for a clean and healthy diet. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives are advised to consider other options that align better with the principles of clean eating.
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