Dr. Praeger’s
Flavor:
Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients:
Scrambled Egg Whites (Egg Whites, Whole Milk, Corn Starch, Sea Salt, Pepper), Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Citric Acid, Calcium Chloride), Roasted Gold Potatoes, Cooked Black Beans (Black Beans, Water), Corn Tortilla (Whole Grain White Corn Masa Flour, Water, White Vinegar, Guar Gum, Lime, Citric Acid), Mild Cheddar Cheese‡ (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes, Salt), Onions, Rice Vinegar, Spices, Roasted Garlic, Water, Jalapeño Peppers, Corn Starch, Sea Salt, Chili Powder (Chili Pepper, Salt, Garlic, Cumin, Spices), Chipotle Pepper Powder
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 2/5 Green Leaves
The Dr. Praeger’s Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowl garners a modest 2 out of 5 green leaves rating on our scale of cleaner food options. This product is not organic and fails to utilize non-GMO ingredients, which significantly impacts its standing in our evaluation. Additionally, the presence of citric acid, classified here as an added sugar, and corn starch, considered a potentially harmful additive, further detracts from its overall score.
The breakfast bowl comprises a mix of scrambled egg whites, tomatoes, roasted gold potatoes, black beans, a corn tortilla, cheddar cheese, onions, and a variety of seasonings and spices. The use of whole milk in the scrambled eggs and pasteurized milk in the cheese provides dairy elements, while the incorporation of whole grain white corn masa flour in the tortilla contributes a grain component.
However, the product’s reliance on non-organic ingredients raises concerns regarding pesticide exposure and the potential health impacts of consuming foods produced with conventional agricultural practices. The absence of non-GMO assurances also suggests the possibility of genetically modified ingredients, which many consumers aiming for cleaner diets prefer to avoid.
The inclusion of corn starch and citric acid, which are often used as stabilizers and preservatives, reflects the product’s departure from a “clean” ingredient profile. While common in many processed foods, these additives are at odds with the goal of offering cleaner, less processed options.
The Dr. Praeger’s Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Bowl, while offering a convenient breakfast option, falls short in its ingredient purity and eco-conscious practices. It is evident that there is room for improvement, particularly in the areas of organic certification and the elimination of GMOs and certain additives, to elevate the healthfulness and environmental friendliness of the product.
Certifications:
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Categories:
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