Jackson’s Honest Chips

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Jackson’s Honest Chips Farmhouse Ranch Sweet Potato Chips with Avocado Oil earns the lowest score on our scale for cleaner food options. This reflects the presence of several ingredients that do not align with our criteria for healthfulness and transparency.

The product is not certified organic, which detracts from its score as it may raise concerns about pesticide use and other non-organic farming practices. While it uses non-GMO ingredients, a positive aspect, this is overshadowed by other ingredients that we consider detrimental to health.

Citric acid, commonly used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, is identified here as an added sugar, reducing the product’s score. Furthermore, the presence of dextrose, another form of added sugar, contributes to a higher deduction due to its potential impact on blood sugar levels and overall health.

Natural flavors, listed on the label, are problematic because they lack specificity and transparency, making it challenging to determine their origin and safety. The term “flavors” is equally ambiguous and contributes to our concerns about the product’s additives.

Most notably, maltodextrin is a known harmful additive with a significant negative impact on the product’s score. It is often used as a thickener or filler, but it can spike blood sugar levels and disrupt gut bacteria balance, posing health risks.

The product’s ingredients, such as sweet potatoes and avocado oil, might be seen as beneficial, yet the inclusion of questionable additives and lack of organic certification lead to its low rating. Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to avoid this product, as it does not meet the standards for health and transparency set by our scoring system. The 1/5 green leaves rating reflects a product that falls short in providing a health-conscious alternative in the current market.