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Cheez It
Flavor:
Hot & Spicy
Ingredients:
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [Riboflavin], folic acid), vegetable oil (high oleic soybean, soybean, palm, and/or canola with TBHQ for freshness), cheese made with skim milk (skim milk, whey protein, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, annatto extract color). Contains 2% or less of salt, paprika for color, dextrose, yeast, vinegar solids, red pepper, onion powder, tomato powder, paprika, Garlic powder, sodium diacetate, green pepper sauce (jalapeno pepper, water, distilled vinegar, salt, corn starch), spices, citric acid, natural and artificial flavors, paprika extract color, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, soy lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the ‘Cheez It Hot & Spicy’ snack falls short on our scale for healthier food options. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which detracts from its overall cleanliness score. The presence of additives such as citric acid and dextrose, which are considered added sugars, further diminish its rating. The use of dextrose merits particular attention due to its role as a more harmful added sugar.
Additionally, the inclusion of natural and artificial flavors raises concerns, with artificial flavor and TBHQ, in particular, being identified as known harmful additives. The snack also features oils that are deemed harmful, including canola, vegetable oil, and palm oil. The assessment of these ingredients is stringent, reflecting the commitment to promote cleaner eating options.
The ‘Cheez It Hot & Spicy’ contains a variety of other ingredients such as enriched flour, which is often stripped of its natural nutrients during processing, and soy lecithin, an emulsifier that some may wish to avoid. Moreover, the product’s ingredient list includes artificial flavor, which is linked to the deduction for high fructose corn syrup, despite the syrup not being explicitly listed.
This snack does not align with the criteria for a cleaner, healthier food product. The significant deductions for non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, known harmful additives, and harmful oils result in a low score. Consumers seeking healthier, cleaner food choices are advised to steer clear of this product, as it does not meet the standards set forth for a more nutritious and less processed snack option.
Certifications:
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