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Amy’s Kitchen
Flavor:
Cheese
Ingredients:
Organic Unbleached Wheat Flour, Filtered Water, Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Organic Tomato Purée, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Honey, Sea Salt, Organic Red Onions, Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower And/or Sunflower Oil, Yeast, Spices, Organic Garlic, Black Pepper.
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 3 out of 5 green leaves, Amy’s Kitchen Cheese is an option for those seeking cleaner food products. The cheese begins with the potential for high-quality ingredients, yet it falls short in some areas that are essential for a cleaner food choice.
The product contains a mix of organic and non-organic components. Notably, organic unbleached wheat flour, organic tomato purée, and organic extra virgin olive oil are among the organic ingredients, which contribute positively to the overall score. However, the absence of a fully organic certification leads to a deduction in its green leaves rating. The cheese is made with part-skim mozzarella, which is a lower-fat option compared to full-fat cheese, and it uses non-GMO ingredients, a significant plus for consumers concerned about genetically modified organisms in their food.
Another positive aspect is the exclusion of artificial flavors and preservatives, which aligns with the goal of offering cleaner food products. The use of filtered water and natural ingredients such as sea salt, organic red onions, spices, and organic garlic shows a commitment to maintaining a certain level of quality and simplicity.
However, the presence of organic honey and expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil may raise questions for some consumers. While these ingredients are not inherently harmful, they may not align with the dietary preferences of all individuals seeking clean food options. Additionally, the use of yeast and black pepper is standard, yet some may prefer these ingredients to be organic as well.
Amy’s Kitchen Cheese manages to strike a balance between cleaner ingredients and accessibility. The product avoids the inclusion of the most controversial additives, focusing instead on a more natural approach. While not at the forefront of organic products, it provides an alternative that is better than many conventional options. The 3 out of 5 green leaves rating reflects this middle ground, acknowledging the product’s efforts towards cleaner eating without reaching the highest standards set by fully organic offerings.
Certifications:
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