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Dairy-free Parmesan Grated
Ingredients:
Modified Potato Starch, Organic Palm Fruit Oil†, Filtered Water, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors (Contains Autolyzed Yeast), Less than 2% of: Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Nutritional Yeast, Calcium Phosphate, Bamboo Fiber, Sodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Organic Chickpea Miso(Organic Handmade Rice Koji, Organic Whole Chickpeas, Sea Salt, Water, Koji Spores), Sunflower Lecithin, Annatto.† Rainforest Alliance Certified
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Follow Your Heart Dairy-free Parmesan Grated is a product that our evaluation finds to be at the bottom of our recommended options for cleaner food choices. This dairy-free cheese alternative does not meet our standards primarily due to the presence of certain ingredients and the lack of organic certification.
The product is not organic, which detracts from its overall score as we prioritize organic ingredients for a cleaner eating experience. Despite being non-GMO, the inclusion of citric acid contributes to a reduction in score because it is categorized as an added sugar. The presence of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors and glycerin further reduces the score. These ingredients are often ambiguous and may not align with a clean eating philosophy.
More concerning is the use of known harmful additives like carrageenan and maltodextrin. Carrageenan has been a topic of debate with concerns about its potential inflammatory effects, while maltodextrin is often criticized for its high glycemic index and possible links to negative health outcomes. Additionally, the product contains harmful oils, specifically canola and palm oil. Canola oil often undergoes heavy processing, and while palm oil itself is not inherently harmful, its production is frequently associated with environmental concerns, despite the Rainforest Alliance Certification of the palm fruit oil used.
The product’s reliance on modified starches and various emulsifiers and stabilizers, such as cellulose, bamboo fiber, and sodium phosphate, also contributes to its low rating. While these ingredients are common in many processed foods, they do not align with the principles of clean eating that our website promotes.
The Follow Your Heart Dairy-free Parmesan Grated garners the lowest possible green leaf rating due to these factors. Our assessment encourages consumers to seek out alternatives that adhere more closely to the clean eating criteria we value. This product falls short of our standards for cleaner food options in the market.
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