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Apple Pie Dessert
Ingredients:
Steamed Chickpeas, Water, Organic Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil, Apple Pie Seasoning (Sugar, Spices, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Natural Green Apple Type Flavor, Malic Acid), Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Bean, Sea Salt, Nisin a Natural Preservative), Guar Gum.
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Boar’s Head Apple Pie Dessert earns a 3/5 green leaves rating on our website, reflecting a balance between cleaner food options and areas for improvement. This product stands out for its use of non-GMO ingredients and includes steamed chickpeas, which add a nutritious element. However, it is not organic, leading to an initial deduction in its overall score.
The ingredient list reveals the use of both organic sugar and sunflower oil, alongside olive oil and a blend of apple pie seasoning. The seasoning consists of sugar, spices, sea salt, and natural green apple type flavor, which contributes to the added sugars and the inclusion of flavoring agents in the product. The presence of vanilla extract and vanilla bean is notable for their natural aromatic qualities. Sea salt is used for seasoning, while nisin, a natural preservative, helps maintain the product’s shelf life. Guar gum is included as a thickening agent.
Despite its non-GMO status, the product loses points for added sugars, specifically the organic sugar and citric acid. The citric acid, while naturally occurring in citrus fruits, is often used in processed foods to add tartness and preserve freshness, but its inclusion here results in a penalty. Additionally, the product suffers a significant score reduction for the inclusion of ‘natural green apple type flavor’, categorized under potentially harmful additives. While ‘natural flavors’ can come from natural sources, they are often complex mixtures created by food chemists, and their inclusion here detracts from the product’s overall cleaner food goal.
The Boar’s Head Apple Pie Dessert positions itself as a middle-of-the-road option for consumers seeking better food choices. Its non-GMO ingredients and use of chickpeas are positive attributes, but the lack of organic certification and presence of added sugars and flavorings prevent it from achieving a higher green leaves rating. Consumers looking for an average product with some healthier aspects may consider this dessert, but those seeking the cleanest options will find areas where this product does not fully align with their preferences.
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