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Earth’s Best
Flavor:
Honey Crunchin’ Grahams
Ingredients:
Organic Whole Wheat Flour, Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Cane Sugar Water, Organic Sunflower Oil and/or Organic Safflower Oil, Organic Honey, Organic Invert Cane Syrup, Leavening (Ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Vitamins Mineral Blend (Ferric Orthophosphate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Cyanocobalamin, Maltodextrin, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: (1/5 Green Leaves)
The Earth’s Best Honey Crunchin’ Grahams receives a (1/5 Green Leaves) rating on our green leaf scale, indicating a product that falls short of our standards for cleaner food options. Although the product is organic and uses non-GMO ingredients, it has several drawbacks that significantly reduce its score.
This snack contains multiple types of added sugars, including organic cane sugar and organic invert cane syrup, contributing to its lower rating. Added sugars are a concern for overall health, particularly when consumed in excess. The product also includes natural flavors, which, despite their seemingly harmless name, are often processed and may contain undisclosed chemical components.
Furthermore, the presence of ammonium bicarbonate and pyridoxine hydrochloride, both used as additives, raises questions about the necessity of such ingredients in a product marketed as a healthier option. Maltodextrin, another additive found in the grahams, is known for its potential to cause spikes in blood sugar levels, and its inclusion leads to a further reduction in the product’s score.
The use of safflower oil, which can be high in omega-6 fatty acids, is another reason for the deduction of points. While omega-6 is essential in the diet, an imbalance with omega-3 fatty acids can contribute to inflammation and is therefore considered less favorable in a health-conscious diet.
Given these concerns, the Earth’s Best Honey Crunchin’ Grahams earns the lowest rating we offer. Our assessment aims to guide consumers towards cleaner, healthier food choices, and based on our criteria, we advise looking for alternatives that do not include these ingredients. Consumers seeking out the healthiest options might opt for snacks with fewer additives, no added sugars, and healthier oil choices to better align with a clean eating philosophy.
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