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Peanut Butter Crunchy Granola Bars
Ingredients:
Whole Grain Oats, Sugar, Canola and/or Sunflower Oil, Peanut Butter (peanuts, salt), Rice Flour, Brown Sugar Syrup, Salt, Baking Soda, Soy Lecithin.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Nature Valley Peanut Butter Crunchy Granola Bars receive a 2/5 green leaf rating due to its unimpressive ingredient list and lack of organic or non-GMO certification. This product disappoints with its use of added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and harmful oils, all of which contribute to its low rating.
The granola bars contain whole grain oats as its first ingredient, which is a positive aspect. However, this is overshadowed by the presence of sugars – both brown sugar and plain sugar. These added sugars detract from the product’s healthiness, making it less than ideal for those seeking cleaner food options.
Further down the ingredient list, we find more troubling components. The inclusion of soy lecithin, a potentially harmful additive, raises concerns about the product’s overall quality. While soy lecithin is commonly used as an emulsifier in food products, it is associated with health risks when consumed in large amounts. Its presence here is a red flag for those seeking healthier, cleaner food options.
The product also contains Canola oil, an ingredient classified as a harmful oil. It is widely used in food products due to its low cost and high smoke point, but it is often heavily processed and can contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The use of this oil further detracts from the product’s overall healthiness and appeal.
On top of these issues, the product is not certified organic or GMO-free. This lack of certification raises questions about the sourcing of the ingredients and the overall quality of the product. Consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food options would likely prefer a product with these certifications, which provide assurance of quality and safety.
The Nature Valley Peanut Butter Crunchy Granola Bars fall short of expectations for a cleaner, healthier food product. Its unhealthy ingredients, lack of organic or non-GMO certification, and use of harmful oils make it a less than ideal choice for those seeking better food options. There is significant room for improvement in this product’s formulation to make it a healthier, cleaner option.
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