Morningstar Farms
Flavor:
Chik’n Fries Pringles® Original
Ingredients:
Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola And/or Sunflower), Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Vitamin B1 [thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B2 [Riboflavin], Folic Acid), Potato Chips (Potatoes, Canola And/or Sunflower Oil), Modified Food Starch, Soy Protein Isolate. Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Wheat Gluten, Methylcellulose, Wheat Flour, Potato Starch, Rice Starch, Fructose, Natural Flavors, Potassium Salt, Pea Protein, Sugar, Palm Oil, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Yeast extract, Mono- And Diglycerides, Distilled Vinegar, Pea Hull Fiber, Yeast, Dextrose, Paprika Extract Color.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: (1/5 Green Leaves)
The Morningstar Farms Chik’n Fries Pringles® Original receives the lowest green leaf rating on our scale, indicating significant room for improvement regarding health and environmental impact. This product is not organic, nor does it use non-GMO ingredients, factors that weigh heavily in our assessment criteria. Additionally, the inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and fructose, as well as dextrose, which we consider a more harmful added sugar, further detracts from its score.
The presence of potentially harmful additives also contributes to the low rating. Ingredients such as natural flavors, mono- and diglycerides, enriched flour, and modified food starch are viewed unfavorably in our scoring system. Moreover, the product contains several oils that we classify as harmful, including canola, vegetable, and palm oils.
Our analysis of the Morningstar Farms Chik’n Fries Pringles® Original is grounded in a thorough review of its ingredients list. The fact that it is not organic and contains GMO ingredients immediately impacts its standing. The addition of sugars, both standard and those we deem more detrimental, is a concern for consumers seeking healthier food options. Our stance on additives is clear; we regard certain additives as potentially harmful, and their presence in this product affects its rating negatively.
Furthermore, the types of oils used in this product are a critical factor in our evaluation. We advise caution with oils such as canola and palm, due to their environmental impact and potential health implications. Our green leaf rating system is designed to guide consumers toward cleaner food choices, and unfortunately, this product does not meet the criteria that would warrant a higher rating.
Consumers looking for cleaner, more health-conscious food options would be advised to consider alternative products that score higher on our scale. The Morningstar Farms Chik’n Fries Pringles® Original, with a rating of 1/5 green leaves, falls short of these standards and is best avoided by those seeking to prioritize their health and the environment in their food choices.
Certifications:
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