Amy’s Kitchen

Amy’s Kitchen Chewy Candy receives a rating of 1/5 green leaves on our website, marking it as a product our readers are encouraged to avoid. This rating reflects a stringent evaluation based on the presence of ingredients that fail to align with our standards for cleaner food options.

The product is not fully organic, which leads to an immediate deduction in its rating. While it does use non-GMO ingredients, the presence of added sugars, specifically cane sugar and tapioca syrup, contributes to a significant reduction in its score. These sugars are considered harmful due to their potential impact on health when consumed in excess. The inclusion of soy lecithin, an additive often scrutinized for its necessity and potential health effects, further diminishes the product’s standing.

Moreover, the use of palm oil raises concerns not only for health reasons but also for the environmental impact associated with its production. The presence of palm oil, regardless of whether it is organic or sustainably sourced, is a critical factor in our assessment. The product contains organic high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil, which, while not as detrimental as palm oil, still warrants attention due to the processing methods and potential health implications of high-oleic oils.

Our evaluation is grounded in a commitment to promoting food products that contribute to a healthier lifestyle and a more sustainable food system. Amy’s Kitchen Chewy Candy, with its current ingredient profile, does not meet the criteria we have established for a product to be endorsed on our platform.

Consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food options are advised to consider alternatives that offer a more transparent and health-conscious ingredient list. Our rating system is designed to guide consumers toward making informed choices that support their well-being and environmental sustainability.