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Cheez It
Flavor:
Original
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 oil 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, yeast, paprika extract color, soy lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the ‘Cheez It Original’ snack falls significantly short of meeting the standards for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which immediately impacts its standing on our scale. Additionally, the presence of potentially harmful additives such as enriched flour and soy lecithin further detract from its score.
The use of TBHQ, a known harmful additive, raises concerns due to its association with negative health effects. The inclusion of various oils, namely canola, vegetable, and palm, is also problematic. These oils are often heavily processed and may contribute to environmental issues, particularly in the case of palm oil, which is linked to deforestation and habitat destruction.
The ingredient list reveals a reliance on enriched flour, which, while fortified with certain vitamins, is a refined product that lacks the nutritional value of whole grains. The oils used in ‘Cheez It Original’ are not specified as being from non-GMO sources, and the presence of TBHQ as a preservative is a significant downside, as it is a synthetic antioxidant with questionable health implications.
Furthermore, the cheese component, while made with skim milk, comes with additional concerns due to the inclusion of whey protein and enzymes, which may not align with the preferences of those seeking cleaner, simpler ingredients.
The ‘Cheez It Original’ snack is a product that does not align with the principles of clean eating, as defined by our rating system. Its composition of non-organic, GMO ingredients, coupled with the use of potentially and known harmful additives, results in a minimal score. It is recommended that consumers looking for healthier and more environmentally conscious snack options consider alternative products that better align with these values.
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