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Morningstar Farms
Flavor:
Veggie Popcorn Chik'n
Ingredients:
Water, Wheat Flour, Soy Protein Concentrate, Vegetable Oil (Corn, Canola And/or Sunflower Oil), Soy Protein Isolate, Yellow Corn Flour. Contains 2% Or Less Of Wheat Starch, Wheat Gluten, Methylcellulose, Yeast extract, Sugar, Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Salt, Spices, Natural Flavors, Onion Powder, Dextrose, Yeast, Paprika (Color), Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Potassium Chloride, Glutamic Acid, Garlic Powder, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Morningstar Farms Veggie Popcorn Chik’n falls short of the healthier food options we aim to recommend. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which has impacted its score negatively on our scale. Additionally, it includes added sugars and dextrose, which are considered less desirable for a clean diet.
The ingredients list reveals several areas of concern. The presence of non-organic elements, coupled with the use of GMOs, detracts from the product’s potential health benefits. Added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, contribute to the product’s lower rating. Dextrose, a form of sugar that is more harmful, is also included and is a significant factor in the product’s low score.
Moreover, the product contains additives like natural flavors and xanthan gum, which we categorize as potentially harmful. The use of these additives is widespread in processed foods, but their inclusion here is at odds with our criteria for cleaner food options. The oils used in this product, specifically canola and unidentified vegetable oils, are also flagged as harmful in our scoring system.
The Morningstar Farms Veggie Popcorn Chik’n doesn’t align with our values of promoting cleaner, healthier food choices. The ingredients and qualities it possesses lead us to advise consumers to steer clear of this option in favor of products that better meet the standards for nutrition and healthfulness that we champion. The low green leaf rating reflects the product’s position at the bottom of our recommendation list, emphasizing our commitment to guiding consumers towards the cleanest food options available.
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