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Vegan Broccoli & Cheeze Bake
Ingredients:
Rice Pasta (Filtered Water, Organic Rice Flour, Organic Potato Starch, Organic Soy Flour, Rice Starch), Filtered Water, Organic Broccoli, Organic Vegan Cheddar-style Cheeze (Filtered Water, Organic Potato And Corn Starch, Organic Coconut Oil, Sea Salt, Organic Ground Sunflower Kernels, Natural Flavor, Organic Fruit And Vegetable Concentrate [carrot, Pumpkin And Apple], Organic Annatto Extract [color]), Organic Vegan Mozzarella-style Cheeze (Filtered Water, Organic Potato Starch, Organic Coconut Oil, Sea Salt, Organic Ground Sunflower Kernels, Natural Flavor, Organic Fruit And Vegetable Concentrate [carrot, Pumpkin And Apple]), Organic Rice Flour, Organic Sweet Rice Flour, Organic High Oleic Safflower And/or Sunflower Oil, Organic Tapioca Starch/Flour, Organic Potatoes, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Nutritional Yeast, Organic Mustard Seed Powder, Yeast, Organic Potato Flour, Organic Annatto (Color), Organic Rice Bran Extract.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 2/5 green leaves rating, the Amy’s Kitchen Vegan Broccoli & Cheeze Bake positions itself as a plant-based alternative in the frozen food section. This product targets consumers seeking vegan options but falls short in offering a completely clean and organic meal. While the use of non-GMO ingredients is a positive aspect, the inclusion of added sugars and potentially harmful additives detracts from its healthfulness.
The dish comprises a blend of organic broccoli and vegan cheeses, combined with a base of rice pasta. Organic ingredients are present, yet the product does not fully commit to an organic composition, leading to deductions in its overall health score. The presence of both sugar and cane sugar as added sweeteners raises concerns regarding the product’s nutritional profile. These ingredients, often linked to negative health effects when consumed in excess, contribute to the lowering of the green leaf rating.
Moreover, the product’s ingredient list contains items such as natural flavors and corn starch—components that are scrutinized for their vague definitions and potential health implications. The term “natural flavor” is particularly nebulous, as it encompasses a wide range of substances without specifying their origins or compositions.
The Amy’s Kitchen Vegan Broccoli & Cheeze Bake presents a mixed bag for health-conscious consumers. It offers a vegan meal option, which is commendable, but the product’s healthfulness is compromised by the inclusion of added sugars and ambiguous additives. For individuals prioritizing clean eating, the presence of these ingredients is a significant drawback. The green leaf rating reflects this balance between the product’s vegan nature and its less desirable components. To align more closely with the ideals of a cleaner food market, a reformulation to omit added sugars and clarify the nature of the “natural flavors” would be necessary. The current composition leaves room for improvement in meeting the demands of health-focused consumers.
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