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Love Grown
Flavor:
Chocolate Cherry Cashew
Ingredients:
Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, Coconut, Sunflower Seeds, Monk Fruit Sweetener (Erythritol, Luo HanGuo (monk Fruit) Extract), Cashews, Coconut Oil, Cassava Flour, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Chocolate Chunk (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin Added As An Emulsifier, And Vanilla), Pecans, Maple Syrup, Nat. Cherry Flavor, Sea Salt, Mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E).
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 3 out of 5 green leaves, the Love Grown Chocolate Cherry Cashew blend is a middle-of-the-road option for those seeking cleaner food products. This score reflects the product’s standing within a market filled with choices that often prioritize taste over health.
The mix is composed of various nuts and seeds, such as almonds, pumpkin seeds, and cashews, combined with coconut and sunflower seeds. These ingredients are known for their nutritional benefits, including healthy fats, protein, and fiber. The product sweetens the deal with monk fruit sweetener, a natural alternative to traditional sugars, and maple syrup, which, while natural, is still a form of added sugar.
However, the product falls short in some respects. It is not organic, which for many consumers is a significant consideration in assessing the purity and environmental impact of their food choices. The presence of added sugars, specifically sugar in the chocolate chunks and erythritol, a sugar alcohol, leads to points being deducted from its overall score. While sugar alcohols are often seen as a better alternative to refined sugars, they are not without their drawbacks.
Additionally, the inclusion of certain additives like natural cherry flavor and soy lecithin, an emulsifier commonly found in chocolate, raises concerns. While these ingredients are approved for use and are widespread in the food industry, there is a growing consumer preference for products without such additives.
The product does, however, use non-GMO ingredients, a positive aspect for those looking to avoid genetically modified organisms in their diet.
The Love Grown Chocolate Cherry Cashew mix positions itself as a product that offers a balance between health-conscious ingredients and those that may not align with the strictest definitions of ‘clean eating’. While it provides a decent option for consumers, it also leaves room for improvement, particularly in terms of organic certification and the use of additives. This balance is what earns the product its middle-range rating on our green leaf scale.
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