Field Roast
Flavor:
Chili Mac ‘n Chao
Ingredients:
Creamy Original And Tomato Cayenne Chao Slices [coconut Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Fermented Chao Tofu (Soybeans, Sesame Oil, Calcium Sulfate), Sea Salt, Natural Flavor, Olive Extract, Beta Carotene, Tomato Juice, Green And Red Dried Bell Peppers, Cayenne Pepper And Paprika Extract], Filtered Water, Enriched Flour (Durum Flour, Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Fieldburger (Vital Wheat Gluten, Organic Expeller Pressed Palm Fruit Oil, Barley, Garlic, Expeller Pressed Safflower Oil, Onions, Tomato Paste, Celery, Carrots, Naturally Flavored Yeast extract, Onion Powder, Barley Malt, Sea Salt, Celery Seed, Black Pepper), Pinto Beans (Pinto Beans, Salt), Modified Corn Starch, Hot Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Red Pepper, Salt) And Spices.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the ‘Field Roast Chili Mac ‘n Chao’ falls short of the cleaner food options many health-conscious consumers are seeking. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which detract from its overall health score. Additionally, the inclusion of certain oils and additives raises concerns regarding its nutritional profile.
The ‘Field Roast Chili Mac ‘n Chao’ is a plant-based comfort food that combines Creamy Original and Tomato Cayenne Chao Slices with a variety of other ingredients. However, the use of coconut oil, modified potato starch, and natural flavor in the Chao Slices, alongside the enriched flour in the pasta, and the various oils in the Fieldburger, such as organic expeller pressed palm fruit oil, expeller pressed safflower oil, and sesame oil, contribute to the lower scoring. These ingredients are often scrutinized for their health impacts. The addition of modified corn starch and a generic hot sauce to the recipe further detracts from the product’s clean food status.
The product’s reliance on non-organic ingredients also works against it. Organic foods are typically preferred for their lower pesticide levels and non-GMO status, which align with the goals of a cleaner diet. The ‘Field Roast Chili Mac ‘n Chao’, however, does not meet this criterion, resulting in further deductions from its score.
Despite these factors, the product does offer an alternative to traditional non-plant-based meals, incorporating pinto beans and spices that could be seen as beneficial components. However, the healthfulness of these ingredients is overshadowed by the presence of the aforementioned additives and oils.
For those seeking the healthiest options, the ‘Field Roast Chili Mac ‘n Chao’ does not stand out as a top choice. Its composition suggests there is significant room for improvement, particularly in terms of ingredient quality and sourcing. Cleaner, more wholesome ingredients would be necessary for this product to achieve a higher rating and better align with the goal of offering cleaner food options.
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