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Catalina Crunch
Flavor:
Mint Chocolate
Ingredients:
Catalina Flour (Pea Protein, Potato Fiber, Non-GMO Corn Fiber, Chicory Root Fiber, Guar Gum). Tapioca Flour, Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Cocoa Powder, Baking Powder, Natural Flavors, Sea Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Stevia Extract.
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Catalina Crunch Mint Chocolate has earned a 3 out of 5 green leaves rating on our scale for cleaner food options. This product stands as an average choice for those seeking healthier snacks in a market saturated with less nutritious alternatives. The Catalina Crunch Mint Chocolate is not certified organic, which detracts from its overall health score. Moreover, it includes non-GMO ingredients, specifically non-GMO corn fiber, which slightly elevates its standing, although the absence of a fully non-GMO label leads to a reduction in its rating.
The inclusion of Stevia as a sweetener is a point of contention. While Stevia is a zero-calorie sweetener derived from a plant source and is often considered a healthier alternative to artificial sweeteners and sugar, its presence as an added sweetener results in a lower score. The product also contains natural flavors, a term that encompasses a variety of ingredients, some of which may raise health concerns among consumers seeking the purest food options.
The primary constituents of Catalina Flour—pea protein, potato fiber, non-GMO corn fiber, chicory root fiber, and guar gum—contribute to the product’s fiber content and provide a plant-based protein source. Tapioca flour, organic high oleic sunflower oil, and cocoa powder are also present in the ingredient list, alongside baking powder, sea salt, and calcium carbonate. These ingredients offer a mix of nutritional benefits, such as healthy fats from the sunflower oil and minerals like calcium.
The product’s score reflects its position as a middle-ground option. It has commendable attributes, such as a base of plant proteins and fibers, but its lack of organic certification and the presence of sweeteners and ambiguous natural flavors prevent it from achieving a higher rating. Consumers interested in cleaner eating will find the Catalina Crunch Mint Chocolate to be a moderate choice, one that balances aspects of health-conscious eating with some concessions to ingredients that may not meet the strictest clean food criteria.
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