Field Roast

Rated at 2/5 green leaves, the Field Roast Spicy Mexican Chipotle is a plant-based protein option that fails to meet the criteria for a cleaner food choice on our website. This product is not organic, a factor that results in a deduction from its overall score. While it does use non-GMO ingredients, which is a positive aspect, the inclusion of added sugars, specifically brown sugar and sugar, detracts from its healthfulness.

The presence of potentially harmful additives is another concern. Malic acid, an additive found in this product, is considered detrimental according to our standards and has led to a significant score reduction. Moreover, the use of expeller pressed safflower oil is deemed a harmful oil in the context of our clean food criteria, further lowering the product’s rating.

Analyzing the ingredients list, vital wheat gluten and filtered water are the primary components, followed by safflower oil, a variety of seasonings, and flavorings that include onions, garlic, and apple cider vinegar. Yeast extract, various peppers, and a range of spices provide the product with its characteristic chipotle flavor. However, the health implications of certain ingredients overshadow the product’s potential benefits.

The product’s reliance on non-organic ingredients, the incorporation of added sugars, and the use of certain additives and oils that do not align with a clean eating philosophy diminish its standing. While the product is a plant-based alternative to traditional meat options and is non-GMO, these attributes are not enough to counterbalance the negative aspects that result in its low rating.

The Field Roast Spicy Mexican Chipotle has room for improvement in terms of ingredient quality and adherence to clean eating standards. To enhance its standing, reformulating the product to include organic ingredients, eliminating added sugars, and replacing harmful additives and oils with healthier alternatives would be necessary steps.