Ken’s

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Ken’s Signature Garlic Aioli falls notably short on our cleaner food criteria. This aioli is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which detracts significantly from its score. Additionally, the presence of added sugar is a concern for those seeking healthier options.

The product includes multiple additives that contribute to its low rating. Natural flavors, often a term for undisclosed chemical mixtures, and calcium disodium EDTA, a synthetic preservative, are present in the ingredient list. Xanthan gum, although commonly used as a thickening agent, is also flagged for its potential to be sourced from non-clean processes. Furthermore, the inclusion of sodium benzoate and maltodextrin, both known for their negative health implications, exacerbates the product’s score deductions.

Compounding these concerns is the use of oils that are considered harmful. Both soybean and canola oil have been penalized for their potential adverse health effects and their common association with GMO sourcing.

This aioli embodies many of the attributes consumers aiming for cleaner diets try to avoid. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and various controversial additives places it at the bottom of our scale. The presence of potentially and known harmful additives, along with the use of oils that carry health concerns, reinforces the advisement to steer clear of this product for those seeking cleaner and healthier food alternatives. Ken’s Signature Garlic Aioli’s score reflects a product that does not align with the values of our rating system, which prioritizes clean, healthy, and minimally processed foods.