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NadaMoo
Flavor:
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
Organic Coconut Milk, Water, Organic Agave Syrup, Organic Inulin, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Brown Sugar, Organic Pumpkin Puree, Organic Lemon Juice Concentrate, Brown Sugar, Organic Cinnamon Powder, Almond Meal, Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch/Flour, Arrowroot Powder, Non-GMO Canola Oil, Coconut Oil, Organic Vanilla Flavor, Organic Nutmeg, Sorghum Flour, Xanthan Gum, Cinnamon Powder, Organic Guar Guam, Sea Salt, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Organic Annatto Extract (color), Organic Cassia, Organic Ginger, Organic Allspice, Organic Gum Arabic, Organic Rosemary.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 2/5 Green Leaves
The ‘NadaMoo Pumpkin Pie’ is an organic coconut milk-based dessert that falls short in the clean food category, earning a low score on our green leaf rating. The product’s ingredients display several negative attributes that detract from its healthfulness. It is not entirely organic, which is reflected in the presence of non-organic elements such as brown sugar and canola oil.
While the dessert avoids the use of GMOs, it incorporates multiple forms of added sugars, including brown sugar, agave syrup, and tapioca syrup. These sweeteners are less desirable for a product aiming for a clean label. The inclusion of agave syrup is particularly troubling due to its high fructose content, which is linked with various health issues when consumed in excess.
Additionally, the presence of potentially harmful additives and oils raises concerns. ‘Flavor’ as an ingredient lacks specificity and transparency, leaving consumers uncertain about what they are ingesting. Xanthan gum, although common in gluten-free products for its thickening properties, is deducted points for being a processed additive. Canola oil, despite being non-GMO, is processed and often heavily refined, which some may argue makes it a less healthy oil option compared to alternatives like olive or coconut oil.
The product does incorporate a variety of organic ingredients, such as organic coconut milk, pumpkin puree, and spices, which are positive aspects. However, the negatives outweigh these positives in terms of our green leaf rating. The use of almond meal, rice flour, and other gluten-free flours is a plus for those with gluten sensitivities, yet the overall ingredient list does not align with the highest standards of clean eating.
The ‘NadaMoo Pumpkin Pie’ has room for improvement if it aims to be recognized as a cleaner, healthier food option. Removing or replacing the less desirable ingredients with healthier alternatives could greatly enhance its standing and offer a product that consumers seeking clean food options could embrace more fully.
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