Bear Naked
Flavor:
Cacao And Cashew Butter
Ingredients:
Whole grain oats, semisweet chocolate† (cane sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), invert cane syrup, rice crisps (rice flour, cane sugar, salt), cashew butter, expeller pressed oil (sunflower and/or canola), cashews, pumpkin seeds, whole oat flour, brown rice syrup, cane sugar, sea salt, ginger, rosemary extract for freshness.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Bear Naked Cacao and Cashew Butter product falls short in the quest for cleaner food options. This granola mix is not organic, which detracts from its potential for a higher rating. Its ingredient list includes several types of added sugars, such as cane sugar, invert cane syrup, and brown rice syrup, all of which contribute to a significant reduction in its score.
The product does use non-GMO ingredients, which is a positive aspect. However, the presence of soy lecithin, a commonly used emulsifier, is seen as a negative due to potential health concerns associated with additives. Furthermore, the inclusion of canola oil, categorized under harmful oils, further diminishes the product’s standing.
The Bear Naked Cacao and Cashew Butter product incorporates whole grain oats, a healthy base, and cashew butter, which offers beneficial fats. Yet, these positives are overshadowed by the aforementioned drawbacks. The use of semisweet chocolate, pumpkin seeds, and whole oat flour could contribute to the nutritional profile, but the impact of these ingredients is undermined by the less desirable elements within the mix.
The product’s reliance on multiple added sugars and potentially harmful additives and oils indicates a need for a reformulation to align with the goal of providing cleaner food options. The current formulation does not adhere to the high standards of health and cleanliness that are sought after in the market. The product, with its 2 out of 5 green leaf rating, has substantial room for improvement in order to cater to health-conscious consumers looking for wholesome and minimally processed food choices.
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