Field Roast
Flavor:
Chef’s Signature
Ingredients:
Filtered Water, Vital Wheat Gluten, Wheat Protein Isolate (Wheat Gluten, Trisodium Phosphate, Malic Acid, L-Cysteine), Organic Expeller Pressed Palm Fruit Oil, Barley, Garlic, Expeller Pressed Safflower Oil, Onions, Tomato Paste, Yeast extract (Yeast, Natural Flavor, Salt), Onion Powder, Barley Malt Extract, Mushrooms, Sea Salt, Spices, Celery, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Shitake Mushrooms, Porcini Mushroom Powder, Yellow Pea Flour, Cultured Cane Sugar, Vinegar.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Field Roast Chef’s Signature product presents itself as a plant-based alternative in the market, yet it falls short on the clean food scale according to our rigorous standards. This product is not organic and includes several ingredients that detract from its overall healthiness and cleanliness.
The Field Roast Chef’s Signature, while free from GMO ingredients, incorporates added sugars and particularly cane sugar, which we consider more harmful. The presence of these sugars reduces the product’s score significantly. Additionally, the inclusion of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, flavor enhancers, and malic acid, further diminishes its standing. These additives are often ambiguous in their composition and can be of concern for those seeking pure and unadulterated food options.
Moreover, the product carries oils like safflower and palm oil. The use of palm oil is especially troubling due to its environmental impact and the health concerns associated with highly processed fats. Despite being a source of plant-based protein, this reliance on certain oils and additives undermines the product’s potential as a cleaner food choice.
The ingredient list reveals a mix of vegetables and spices, which could be positive, but the benefits are overshadowed by the inclusion of the less desirable ingredients mentioned. For a product to garner a higher rating, a shift towards organic composition, elimination of added sugars, avoidance of ambiguous additives, and a more responsible choice of oils would be necessary.
The Field Roast Chef’s Signature holds a place in the market as an alternative to meat products, yet it does not rise to the level of cleanliness and healthfulness that our green leaf rating system values. Consumers seeking the cleanest food options will find this product wanting and may wish to explore other products that adhere more closely to the ideals of health and environmental sustainability.
Certifications:
Product formulations and certifications may change. For current nutrition facts and ingredient
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Alternatives
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