Bertolli
Flavor:
D’italia Four Cheese Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients:
Water, Cream, Butter, Sunflower Oil, Parmigiano Reggiano PDO Cheese (Milk, Sea Salt, Enzyme), Modified Corn Starch, Pecorino Romano PDO Cheese Made From Sheep’s Milk (Sheep’s Milk, Salt, Enzyme), Fontal Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzyme), Cheese Blend (Milk, Salt, Enzyme, Lysozyme From Egg [Preservative]), Egg Yolk Powder (Dried Egg Yolk, Salt, Corn syrup), Salt, Gorgonzola PDO Cheese (Pasteurized Cow’s Milk, Cheese Cultures, Sea Salt, Enzymes, Penicillum Roqueforti), Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Yeast extract, Garlic Powder, Sodium Phosphate.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product earns a 2/5 green leaf rating. The Bertolli D’italia Four Cheese Alfredo Sauce is a non-organic food choice that includes several ingredients that detract from its cleanliness. The lack of organic certification and the presence of GMOs result in an initial deduction from its potential score. Further, the inclusion of corn syrup contributes added sugars, which are often linked to negative health outcomes and are seen unfavorably from a clean eating perspective.
The sauce also contains several additives like Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, and Sodium Phosphate, which, while commonly found in processed foods, are flagged for their potential health implications. Modified Corn Starch is another ingredient that raises concerns due to its processing level and possible GMO origin.
The cheese components such as Parmigiano Reggiano PDO, Pecorino Romano PDO, Fontal, and Gorgonzola PDO, while authentic Italian cheeses, are overshadowed by these non-preferred ingredients. Additionally, the use of preservatives like Lysozyme from egg, although a natural enzyme, contributes to the processed nature of the product.
The product is not aligned with the clean eating principles that prioritize minimal processing, organic ingredients, and the absence of GMOs and additives. To enhance the healthfulness and cleanliness of the sauce, the manufacturer could consider using organic dairy, eliminating added sugars, and removing or replacing additives with more natural alternatives. By doing so, they could potentially improve the green leaf rating and appeal to consumers seeking cleaner food options.
The Bertolli D’italia Four Cheese Alfredo Sauce’s current composition does not meet the standards for a high green leaf rating on the reviewed website. The product’s score reflects its departure from the ideals of clean eating, which emphasize wholesome, unprocessed ingredients without unnecessary additives.
Certifications:
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