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Catalina Crunch
Flavor:
Dark Chocolate
Ingredients:
Catalina Flour (Pea Protein, Potato Fiber, Non-GMO Corn Fiber, Chicory Root Fiber, Guar Gum). Tapioca Flour, Sunflower Oil, Cocoa Powder, Baking Powder, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Stevia Extract, Monk Fruit.
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 3 out of 5 green leaves, Catalina Crunch Dark Chocolate offers a middle-ground option for those seeking cleaner snack alternatives. This product stands out in the crowded market with its unique blend of ingredients, aiming to satisfy health-conscious consumers.
The Catalina Flour at the heart of this product combines pea protein, potato fiber, non-GMO corn fiber, chicory root fiber, and guar gum, which collectively contribute to the product’s high fiber content. Accompanying these are tapioca flour, sunflower oil, and cocoa powder, which are standard in similar products. Baking powder and sea salt are present as well, alongside calcium carbonate which is a common dietary supplement.
However, the product is not organic, which detracts from its clean food credentials. Additionally, the presence of non-GMO ingredients does not extend to the entirety of the product, as it contains non-GMO corn fiber but does not make this claim for all elements. Sweetness is provided by stevia extract and monk fruit, which, while natural sweeteners, are counted as added sugars in the scoring process and may not align with all consumers’ preferences for unsweetened products.
Moreover, the inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ raises questions due to the ambiguous nature of this term, potentially encompassing a wide range of substances that are not directly derived from the product’s main ingredients.
Catalina Crunch Dark Chocolate is positioned as an alternative that offers certain health benefits, particularly for those looking to increase their intake of plant-based proteins and fibers. Yet it falls short of the highest standards set by exclusively organic and non-GMO offerings. The product’s composition reflects a balance of nutritional considerations with practical formulation requirements, but it also indicates room for improvement in transparency and adherence to the strictest clean food principles. It serves as an option for consumers who prioritize ingredient content over organic certification and who are comfortable with the use of certain non-caloric sweeteners and flavor additives.
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