Field Roast
Flavor:
Caramelized Onions & Beer
Ingredients:
Vital Wheat Gluten, Filtered Water, Caramelized Onions (Yellow Onions, Sugar, Apple Juice Concentrate), Expeller Pressed Safflower Oil, Organic Expeller Pressed Palm Fruit Oil, Beer (Malted Barley, Hops, Yeast, Water), Yeast extract (Yeast, Salt, Sugar), Garlic, Pea Protein, Barley Malt Extract, Onion Powder, Granulated Garlic, Natural Flavor (Potato Maltodextrin, Gum Arabic, Dried Brewer’s Yeast, Natural Flavor, Organic Sunflower Oil), Spices, Cultured Cane Sugar, Vinegar, Sea Salt, Caraway Seeds, Red Pepper, Black Pepper.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Field Roast Caramelized Onions & Beer is a product that raises concerns due to its ingredient composition. This plant-based offering, which aims to appeal to those seeking meat alternatives, falls short in terms of healthfulness and ingredient quality.
The product is not organic, a factor that detracts from its overall rating. Its ingredient list includes added sugars, with both sugar and cane sugar present. These additions are a negative mark against the product, as they contribute to the consumption of sweeteners that many health-conscious consumers strive to minimize.
Furthermore, the presence of natural flavors and maltodextrin in the ingredients list is a significant drawback. These components are often viewed with skepticism due to their processed nature and potential health implications. The inclusion of these items has led to a substantial reduction in the product’s rating.
The oils used in the Field Roast Caramelized Onions & Beer, specifically safflower oil and palm oil, are also a point of contention. While these oils are common in many processed foods, they are not considered the healthiest options available. The use of palm oil, in particular, has environmental concerns tied to it, as well as health considerations that many consumers are keen to avoid.
Despite the product being non-GMO, this positive aspect is overshadowed by the aforementioned issues. The non-GMO status does not compensate for the other ingredients that are seen as less desirable.
This product, therefore, receives the lowest rating possible on the website, indicating a recommendation to avoid it based on the criteria established for cleaner food options. The focus on providing healthier alternatives in a market saturated with less nutritious choices leads to the conclusion that this product does not align with the objectives of those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food products.
Certifications:
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Alternatives
No Items found.
- Frozen Ready To Roast Vegetables – Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Multicolor Carrots, Broccoli Florets & Chickpeas
- Root Vegetable Hashbrowns With Yukon Gold Potatoes, Carrots & Sweet Potatoes
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