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Cheez It
Flavor:
White Cheddar
Ingredients:
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [Riboflavin], folic acid), vegetable oil (soybean and palm oil with TBHQ for freshness), white cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes). Contains 2% or less of salt, whey, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), monosodium glutamate, whey protein concentrate, butter (cream, salt), Baking Soda, yeast, natural and artificial flavor, lactic acid, calcium lactate, disodium phosphate, citric acid, turmeric extract color, annatto extract color, soy lecithin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Cheez It White Cheddar earns a 1/5 green leaf rating, signaling a product that our criteria deem less healthy. This snack is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, leading to initial deductions in its health score. Furthermore, citric acid, an added sugar, contributes to its low rating.
The inclusion of potentially and known harmful additives such as natural and artificial flavors, enriched flour, soy lecithin, artificial flavor, tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), and monosodium glutamate (MSG) further diminishes its standing. These substances are commonly used in processed foods and have been linked to various health concerns. Additionally, the use of vegetable and palm oils, which can be sources of unhealthy fats, impacts the product’s score negatively.
The presence of high fructose corn syrup, which is associated with health risks when consumed in large amounts, is another critical factor leading to the product’s low rating. Although the product does contain real cheese, which could be seen as a positive attribute, it is overshadowed by the negative aspects of the other ingredients.
Our assessment is based on the ingredients list and the adherence to our health-focused criteria. The product’s score reflects our commitment to guiding consumers towards cleaner eating options. The Cheez It White Cheddar’s composition, with its non-organic status, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and a variety of additives, positions it at the lower end of our health scale.
Consumers seeking cleaner food choices are advised to consider alternatives that better align with our standards for healthful eating. The Cheez It White Cheddar’s 1/5 green leaf rating serves as a clear indication of its place within a market where cleaner, more wholesome options are available and recommended.
Certifications:
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