Keebler
Flavor:
Chocolate Sugar Wafers
Ingredients:
Sugar, Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Vitamin B1 [thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B2 [riboflavin], Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Palm And Palm Kernel Oil With Tbhq For Freshness), Cocoa, Cornstarch, Contain 2% Or Less Of Salt, Soy Lecithin, Baking Soda, Red #40, Yellow #6, Yellow #5, Red3, Artificial Flavor, Blue #1.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Keebler Chocolate Sugar Wafers have earned the lowest possible rating on our green leaf scale, indicating that they are one of the least clean food options available. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which immediately impacts its standing on our scale. The presence of added sugars contributes to the negative assessment, as we strive to promote products with natural sweetness.
Further analysis reveals the inclusion of various additives and artificial colors such as Red 40, Yellow 6, and Blue 1, which are considered potentially harmful. The product also contains artificial flavor and TBHQ, a preservative that we categorize as known harmful additives. These ingredients are associated with negative health implications and detract from the product’s overall score.
In addition to these concerns, the Keebler Chocolate Sugar Wafers list vegetable oil, including palm and palm kernel oil, which are viewed as harmful oils due to their processing methods and impact on health and the environment. The use of enriched flour and soy lecithin also contributes to the product’s low score, as these ingredients are often processed and may not align with a clean eating philosophy.
The product’s cumulative score reflects the presence of these undesirable elements, leading to the recommendation to avoid it in favor of cleaner, more wholesome food choices. For consumers seeking healthier alternatives, options that are organic, free from GMOs, and without added sugars or harmful additives would be more aligned with our green leaf rating system.
The Keebler Chocolate Sugar Wafers fall short of the standards set for cleaner, healthier food products. The extensive use of artificial ingredients and the lack of organic certification make it a poor choice for those looking to maintain a diet centered around natural and minimally processed foods.
Certifications:
None
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