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Lundberg Family Farms
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Organic Rice Cake Minis - Buffalo Ranch
Ingredients:
*Brown Rice, *Oleic Sunflower Oil, *Brown Rice Flour, *Garlic, *Onion, *Rice Maltodextrin, *Vinegar, *Powdered Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, *Paprika, *Tomato Powder, *Red Pepper, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, *Black Pepper, Natural Flavors, *Capsicum Extract.
*Organic Ingredient
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Lundberg Family Farms Organic Rice Cake Minis – Buffalo Ranch fall short of being a clean food option. This product, despite being organic and non-GMO, harbors ingredients that detract from its healthfulness. The presence of added sugars, specifically powdered cane sugar, diminishes its nutritional value, leading to a reduction in its green leaf score. Moreover, the inclusion of citric acid is noted, though it is commonly used as a preservative or to add acidity, it is categorized here as an added sugar.
Further scrutiny reveals the addition of rice maltodextrin, a sweetener and bulking agent. It is flagged as a known harmful additive, contributing to the product’s low score. The use of natural flavors also raises concerns. While ‘natural flavors’ may seem innocuous, they are a composite of various substances which may include synthetic chemicals. Without transparency about their composition, ‘natural flavors’ are treated with caution and are considered potentially harmful additives.
The product’s ingredient list reflects a tension between its organic certification and the inclusion of ingredients that are seen as counterproductive to the goal of clean eating. The use of oleic sunflower oil, garlic, onion, vinegar, sea salt, paprika, tomato powder, red pepper, lactic acid, black pepper, and capsicum extract align with cleaner food principles. However, the negative impact of the aforementioned additives and sugars overshadows these positive aspects.
This review underscores the importance of scrutinizing each ingredient in a food product. Despite some commendable qualities, the Lundberg Family Farms Organic Rice Cake Minis – Buffalo Ranch have considerable room for improvement. To elevate its green leaf rating, reformulation to exclude harmful additives and reduce added sugars would be essential. This product exemplifies the complexity of navigating the modern food landscape, highlighting the need for consumers to remain vigilant about the ingredients in their food.
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