Dr. Praeger’s

This product earns a 2/5 green leaves rating. The ‘Dr. Praeger’s Egg Whites & Kale Breakfast Bowl’ is a meal option that aims to provide a nutritious start to the day. Despite its inclusion of vegetables like kale and bell peppers, and the use of egg whites as a protein source, the product falls short in the clean food category.

The bowl is not made with organic ingredients, which detracts from its potential health benefits. Organic foods are often preferred for their lack of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, which can be better for both personal health and the environment. Furthermore, the presence of non-organic ingredients increases the likelihood of GMOs, which some consumers aim to avoid due to environmental and health concerns.

Corn starch, an additive found in the scrambled egg whites, is a point of concern. It is often used as a thickening agent but can be derived from genetically modified corn and is processed, which can conflict with the values of consumers looking for whole, unprocessed foods.

The product also includes olive oil and spices, which are generally considered healthy components. However, without the organic certification, there’s no guarantee that these ingredients haven’t been exposed to pesticides or other chemicals during farming and processing.

The cheese in the product is made from pasteurized milk, which some consumers prefer for safety reasons, but it also comes with the same organic and GMO concerns as the other ingredients.

The ‘Dr. Praeger’s Egg Whites & Kale Breakfast Bowl’ has room for improvement. To align with cleaner food options, the product would benefit from switching to organic ingredients, eliminating GMOs, and avoiding processed additives like corn starch. Consumers seeking out the cleanest food options might find this product does not meet their standards and may prefer to seek alternatives that better adhere to their criteria for health and environmental sustainability.