Boar's Head Bold Blackened Turkey Breast

Boar’s Head

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Ingredients:

Turkey Breast, Water, Less Than 2% Of: Salt, Sugar, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Spices, Citric Acid. Coated With: Spices, Salt, Sugar, Paprika, Garlic, Onion, Dextrose, Flavor, Maltodextrin.

Rating:     We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Awarding the Boar’s Head Bold Blackened Turkey Breast a rating of 1 out of 5 green leaves, this evaluation reflects the product’s alignment with our criteria for cleaner food options. The lack of organic certification significantly impacts the score, as the product does not meet the standard that ensures the absence of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Furthermore, the turkey breast is not verified as non-GMO, which raises concerns about the potential presence of genetically modified organisms in its ingredients.

The inclusion of added sugars, specifically sugar and citric acid, contributes to the product’s low score. These added sugars, while common in many processed foods, are often linked to negative health outcomes when consumed in excess. Dextrose, another form of sugar present in this product, is penalized more severely due to its processed nature and its prevalence in many unhealthy food items.

Additionally, the product contains ingredients such as ‘Natural Flavor’ and ‘Flavor’, which are broad terms that can encompass a variety of chemical additives. The ambiguity surrounding these ingredients often obscures the exact substances used and their potential health impacts. Maltodextrin, identified as a known harmful additive in this product, further diminishes the score due to its processed origin and possible health implications.

The Boar’s Head Bold Blackened Turkey Breast, with its non-organic status, inclusion of GMOs, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives, receives the lowest possible rating on our scale. These factors contribute to our recommendation to avoid this product in pursuit of cleaner, healthier food options. The evaluation criteria are stringent, focusing on ingredient transparency and healthfulness to guide consumers towards better choices in a market saturated with processed and unhealthy foods.

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