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Poppy & Sesame Crackers
Ingredients:
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Vitamin B1 [Thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin], Folic Acid), High Oleic Canola Oil (with Rosemary Extract and Ascorbic Acid for Freshness), Poppy Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Leavening (Yeast, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Contains 2% or Less of Salt, Sugar, Soy Flour, Sodium Metabisulfite
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Carr’s Poppy & Sesame Crackers receive a green leaf rating of 1/5 on our scale, signaling a product that does not align with our criteria for cleaner food options. The crackers are not organic, and the presence of added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and specifically identified harmful additives significantly impacts their score. Moreover, the inclusion of high oleic canola oil, which we classify under harmful oils, further diminishes the product’s standing.
The product’s ingredient list starts with enriched flour, which, while common in many processed foods, is considered less desirable than whole grain alternatives. The enrichment process adds back certain vitamins and minerals that are lost during milling, but it does not compensate for the reduction in dietary fiber and other naturally occurring nutrients in whole grains. Canola oil, despite being high in oleic acid, is often heavily processed and is not an oil we recommend. The addition of rosemary extract and ascorbic acid suggests an effort to maintain freshness, yet this does not mitigate the concerns associated with the oil itself.
Poppy and sesame seeds are recognized for their nutritional benefits, yet their presence is overshadowed by the negative aspects of other ingredients. The use of sugar contributes unnecessary added sugars to the diet, which is a common issue in processed foods. The leavening agents, yeast and ammonium bicarbonate, are standard in baking, but ammonium bicarbonate is noted twice, indicating particular attention to its use. Finally, sodium metabisulfite stands out as a known harmful additive due to its potential to cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and is a significant factor in the product’s low rating.
The Carr’s Poppy & Sesame Crackers are not recommended based on our strict criteria for cleaner eating. The lack of organic ingredients, the use of additives and harmful oils, and the presence of added sugars make this product a poor choice for consumers seeking healthier, more natural food options. The 1/5 green leaf rating reflects these concerns and underlines the product’s position at the lower end of our evaluation scale.
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