Gardein
Flavor:
Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n Wings, Buffalo
Ingredients:
Water, Buffalo Style Hot Sauce (Red Cayenne Pepper, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Garlic), Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Canola Oil, Vital Wheat Gluten, Soy Protein Isolate, Pea Protein Concentrate, Tapioca Starch/Flour, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Degerminated Yellow Corn Flour, Textured Wheat Protein [Wheat Gluten, Wheat Starch], Salt, Methylcellulose. Corn Starch, Spices, Garlic Powder, Yeast extract, Natural Flavors, Distilled Vinegar, Onion Powder, Dried Onion, Fructose, Leavening [Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate], Paprika Extractives (Color), Pea Protein, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Lactic Acid, Sunflower Oil)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaves rating, the Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Chick’n Wings, Buffalo, ranks lowest on our scale for cleaner food options. This product, while plant-based, falls short in our assessment due to the presence of ingredients that raise health concerns and the lack of organic certification.
The item is not organic, contributing to a lower score. Although it uses non-GMO ingredients, this positive aspect is overshadowed by the inclusion of added sugars, specifically citric acid and fructose. The presence of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, enriched wheat flour, xanthan gum, and corn starch further detracts from the product’s overall healthfulness. Among these, natural flavors are especially problematic due to their vague definition and potential to encompass a wide range of undisclosed chemical components.
A significant cause for concern is the use of titanium dioxide, an additive that has been flagged for its potential health risks. This ingredient alone accounts for a substantial deduction in the product’s score. Additionally, canola oil, listed among the ingredients, is considered a harmful oil, which compromises the product’s standing on our scale.
Our assessment of the Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Chick’n Wings, Buffalo, reflects a comprehensive evaluation of its ingredients. The product’s low score is a direct result of the identified concerns, which include non-organic status, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, known harmful additives, and the use of harmful oils. These factors contribute to our advice to avoid this product in pursuit of cleaner, healthier food options.
The Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Chick’n Wings, Buffalo, with a 1/5 green leaves rating, represents a choice that does not align with our criteria for cleaner eating. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives should consider other options that better meet the standards for organic, additive-free, and nutrient-rich food products.
Certifications:
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Alternatives
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