Amy’s Kitchen

Rated at 2/5 green leaves, Amy’s Kitchen Spinach selection falls short of the clean food standards set by our website. This product, while incorporating organic and non-GMO components, does not fully embrace the organic ethos, leading to deductions in its overall score. The inclusion of added sugars, specifically organic cane sugar, further detracts from its clean food credentials.

The product’s ingredient list reveals the presence of both honey and organic cane sugar, which account for the negative scoring in the added sugars category. These sweeteners, while common in many food items, are not aligned with the highest standards of healthfulness that our scoring system prioritizes. The lack of a full organic certification means that despite the use of some organic ingredients, the product does not meet the threshold that would prevent a score reduction.

Amy’s Kitchen Spinach does offer some positives, such as the use of non-GMO ingredients and the inclusion of organic components like unbleached wheat flour, tomato purée, spinach, onions, tofu, garlic, and basil. The cheese varieties present, mozzarella and feta, are made from pasteurized milk and contribute to the product’s non-vegan status. The oils used, specifically extra virgin olive oil and expeller-pressed high oleic safflower or sunflower oil, are generally considered healthier fat options.

Despite these better choices, the product does not stand out as a leader in clean eating. The reliance on added sugars and the partial commitment to organic ingredients limit its appeal to those seeking the cleanest food options. Our evaluation process underscores the importance of transparency and stringent adherence to health-focused criteria. While Amy’s Kitchen Spinach may be a step in the right direction for more conscious eating, it has significant room for improvement to rise up the green leaf rating scale.