Bear Naked
Flavor:
Protein Original Cinnamon
Ingredients:
Whole grain oats, honey, roasted soybeans, expeller pressed canola oil, soy crisps (soy protein isolate, rice starch), dried cranberries (cranberries, cane sugar, vegetable glycerin), sunflower seeds, soy protein isolate, cinnamon, ground flax seeds, natural flavor.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 2/5 Green Leaves
The ‘Bear Naked Protein Original Cinnamon’ granola receives a modest 2 out of 5 green leaves for its health and cleanliness attributes. The product is not organic, a factor that immediately reduces its standing within the health-conscious community. It also contains several ingredients that raise concerns, including added sugars and potentially harmful additives, which further diminish its green leaf rating.
Starting with the positive, the granola does use non-GMO ingredients, a decision that aligns with the preferences of consumers seeking cleaner food options. However, the absence of organic certification means that it could contain pesticides or other chemicals that many wish to avoid. The presence of added sugars, specifically cane sugar, subtracts from the product’s health value, as excessive sugar intake is linked to various health issues. The product’s use of cane sugar, categorized as a more harmful added sugar, exacerbates this problem.
Additionally, ‘natural flavor’ is listed among the ingredients, a term that often encompasses a range of substances and does not always equate to a clean or healthy product. The inclusion of vegetable glycerin, another additive, further questions the product’s purity. The use of expeller pressed canola oil is also problematic. While canola oil may be a common ingredient in many processed foods, it is often heavily refined and may undergo chemical processing, which does not align with the ideals of clean eating.
The product’s redeeming qualities, such as the inclusion of whole grain oats, roasted soybeans, and ground flax seeds, are overshadowed by these drawbacks. These ingredients, which can offer health benefits, are unfortunately not enough to counterbalance the negative aspects of the other components.
Overall, the ‘Bear Naked Protein Original Cinnamon’ granola has considerable room for improvement. By removing harmful additives, avoiding added sugars, and transitioning to organic ingredients, the product could significantly increase its green leaf rating and appeal to those seeking cleaner, healthier food options.
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