Earth’s Best

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Earth’s Best Frozen Gluten Free Veggie Nuggets have not met the criteria for a cleaner food option on our website. The product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, leading to initial deductions in its score. Furthermore, it contains a variety of ingredients that raise concerns. These include additives such as natural flavors and xanthan gum, as well as maltodextrin, which is singled out for its potential negative health impacts. Canola oil, used in the product, is another ingredient that contributed to the low rating due to its classification as a harmful oil when not sourced from organic or non-GMO origins.

The product’s composition features a range of vegetables, including carrots, green beans, spinach, zucchini, kale, potato flakes, broccoli, red roasted peppers, peas, and onions, which are encased in a gluten-free breading and batter. The presence of these vegetables could be seen as positive; however, the overall healthiness of the product is overshadowed by the aforementioned concerns.

The scoring system designed for the website deducts points for the inclusion of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, potentially harmful additives, known harmful additives, and harmful oils. In this case, each of these categories has contributed to the reduction in the product’s score, reflecting the stringent standards set for cleaner food options. The vitamin and mineral blend added to the product, including essentials such as B vitamins and iron, does not compensate for the deductions related to other ingredients.

The final score of 1/5 green leaves communicates the position that consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food alternatives should avoid this particular product. The score reflects a commitment to promoting food products that adhere to higher standards of health and environmental consciousness. The Earth’s Best Frozen Gluten Free Veggie Nuggets, therefore, fall short of these standards and are not recommended by our website.