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Clif Bar
Flavor:
Coconut Chocolate Chip
Ingredients:
Organic Rolled Oats, Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Soy Rice Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate, Rice Flour, Barley Malt Extract), Organic Roasted Soybeans, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Cane Syrup, Chicory Fiber, Organic Soy Flour, Unsweetened Chocolate, Organic Coconut, Sunflower and/or Soybean Oil, Natural Flavors, Organic Unsweetened Chocolate, Organic Cane Sugar, Salt, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Soy Lecithin, Mixed Tocopherols (Antioxidant).
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Clif Bar Coconut Chocolate Chip is a snack that falls short of the clean and healthy standards set by our website. The bar does not qualify as organic, detracting from its potential health benefits and environmental sustainability. Despite being free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the product is laden with multiple forms of added sugars, including cane syrup, cane sugar, brown rice syrup, and tapioca syrup. These contribute to a high sugar content, which is a significant concern for those seeking healthier food options.
Furthermore, the Clif Bar contains ingredients such as natural flavors and soy lecithin, which are considered potentially harmful additives. The presence of these additives raises questions about the product’s purity and the transparency of its flavoring sources. The use of soybean oil, categorized as a harmful oil, is another drawback. Soybean oil is often criticized for its processing methods and potential health implications when consumed in large quantities.
The product’s reliance on a variety of sweeteners and the inclusion of questionable additives highlights the need for a reformulated recipe that prioritizes natural, whole food ingredients. Consumers seeking clean food alternatives might find this product’s ingredient list to be inconsistent with their dietary goals. The use of organic ingredients and the elimination of added sugars and harmful additives would be necessary steps to elevate the Clif Bar Coconut Chocolate Chip to a higher green leaf rating.
The current composition of this Clif Bar does not align with the standards of consumers aiming to minimize their intake of processed sugars and additives. It is evident that for a product to be considered clean and healthy within the criteria of our rating system, significant changes must be made to its ingredients. Those in search of cleaner snack options would be advised to look for products with a higher green leaf rating, reflecting a commitment to organic, whole food ingredients and the absence of unnecessary additives.
Certifications:
None
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