Kettle

The Kettle Pepperoncini earns a green leaf rating of 1/5 on our scale, indicating limited health benefits and a higher potential for negative health impacts due to its ingredients. This product is not organic and contains several elements that raise concerns, leading to its low score and our recommendation to avoid it.

The chips are made from non-organic potatoes and are fried in oils that may include safflower, sunflower, and canola. The presence of canola oil, in particular, deducts points due to its potential health implications when not expeller-pressed or non-GMO. The seasoning blend contains maltodextrin, a food additive that significantly reduces the product’s rating because of its processed nature and possible effects on blood sugar levels.

Added sugars are another drawback of this snack. Sugar itself is a direct deduction, while citric acid, although naturally occurring, is often used in large amounts as a preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing to the product’s lower score. The inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ in the ingredient list is problematic; this term is often a placeholder for a variety of undisclosed chemical additives, which may not align with the goal of cleaner food options.

The product avoids using genetically modified ingredients, a positive aspect that is overshadowed by the other less desirable ingredients. Nonetheless, it is clear that the Kettle Pepperoncini falls short of the standards set for healthier snack options. Its composition of non-organic ingredients, added sugars, and multiple questionable additives makes it a product that does not support the aim of providing cleaner, healthier food choices.

Our assessment is straightforward: the Kettle Pepperoncini’s overall ingredient profile is not conducive to a healthy diet. With a green leaf rating of 1/5, consumers seeking healthier snack alternatives should consider other options that offer more nutritional benefits and fewer potential health risks.