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Toasted Berry Crisp
Ingredients:
Whole Grain Oats, Soy Flakes, Cane Sugar, Wheat Sticks (Whole Wheat Flour, Kashi Seven Whole Grain And Sesame Flour [oats, Hard Red Wheat, Rye, Brown Rice, Triticale, Barley, Buckwheat, Sesame Seeds]), Brown Rice Syrup, Chicory Root Fiber, Soy Protein Concentrate, Degerminated Yellow Corn Flour, Dried Cranberries (Cranberries, Cane Sugar, Vegetable Glycerin), Canola Oil, Oat Fiber, Dried Blueberries (Blueberries, Cane Sugar), Baking Soda, Salt, Natural Flavors, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E) For Freshness.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Kashi Toasted Berry Crisp earns a 2/5 green leaves rating on our cleaner food scale. This breakfast cereal markets itself as a healthier option, yet the ingredient list reveals several areas where it falls short of that claim.
The product is not organic, which is a significant drawback for consumers seeking pure and untouched ingredients. Organic foods typically have a lower pesticide residue and are often seen as a cleaner choice. Furthermore, while Kashi Toasted Berry Crisp does not contain GMO ingredients, it does include added sugars. The presence of cane sugar and brown rice syrup contributes to the product’s sugar content, detracting from its healthfulness. Added sugars are linked to various health issues when consumed in excess, and their inclusion here is a negative factor.
The cereal also contains natural flavors and glycerin, which are additives that raise concerns. Although these ingredients are approved for use, the term “natural flavors” is broad and can encompass a range of substances, some of which may not align with a clean eating philosophy. Glycerin, while generally recognized as safe, is still an additive and not a whole food ingredient.
Canola oil is another ingredient that causes the product to lose points. While canola oil is a common ingredient in many processed foods, it is often criticized for its processing methods and potential health implications.
Despite these drawbacks, Kashi Toasted Berry Crisp does include whole grain oats and a variety of whole wheat and sesame flours. These grains provide fiber and nutrients that are beneficial to a balanced diet. However, the positive aspects of the whole grains do not outweigh the negative impact of the non-organic status, added sugars, and questionable additives.
The product’s overall score reflects its position in the market as a food item that has room for improvement. To better align with a clean eating philosophy, the product would need to eliminate added sugars, remove ambiguous additives, and switch to organic ingredients. As it stands, Kashi Toasted Berry Crisp falls short of being a top choice for those seeking the cleanest food options.
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