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Fresh Buttery Taste® Spread
Ingredients:
Soybean Oil, Water, Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Buttermilk*, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Soy Lecithin And Mono And Diglycerides (emulsifiers), Potassium Sorbate (to Preserve Freshness), Lactic Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta-Carotene (color).*Contributes A Trivial Amount Of Cholesterol
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Green Leaf Rating: 1/5
The Land O Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste® Spread earns our lowest green leaf rating, indicating that it is a product best avoided for those seeking cleaner food options. This spread is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which results in an immediate reduction in its healthfulness score. Additionally, it contains a variety of ingredients that raise concerns, such as non-organic soybean oil, palm oil, and palm kernel oil, which are considered harmful oils due to their environmental impact and potential health implications.
Furthermore, the presence of artificial flavors signals the use of synthetic additives, which are linked to negative health effects. The spread also contains natural flavors, soy lecithin, mono and diglycerides, and potassium sorbate, which are deemed potentially harmful due to their roles as emulsifiers and preservatives. These components contribute to the product’s low score as they are not aligned with the principles of clean eating.
Another significant issue is the presence of artificial flavor, which the scoring system identifies as a known harmful additive. This inclusion further lowers the product’s standing as it suggests a reliance on chemical compounds to achieve the desired taste, rather than natural, wholesome ingredients.
The product also loses points for containing palm oil and palm kernel oil. The cultivation of palm oil is notorious for its environmental impact, including deforestation and habitat destruction, which contributes to biodiversity loss. From a health perspective, these oils are high in saturated fats, and their consumption is often advised against by health professionals.
Despite being marketed as a buttery spread, this product falls short of providing a clean and healthy alternative to butter. Its composition of non-organic, genetically modified, and environmentally unfriendly ingredients, combined with the use of potentially and known harmful additives, warrants the low rating. Consumers seeking cleaner, more sustainable, and healthier food products are advised to consider alternatives that better align with these values.
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