Nature’s Path
Flavor:
Summer Berries Gluten Free
Ingredients:
Gluten free whole grain rolled oats*, cane sugar*, sunflower oil and/or soy* oil, yogurt chunks* (sugar*, palm kernel oil*, non-fat milk*, lactic acid, soy lecithin*, vanilla*), rice starch*, freeze-dried blueberries*, freeze-dried berry blend* (freeze-dried strawberries*, freeze-dried raspberries*), sea salt, strawberry flavor, Tocopherols (vitamin e). *Organic.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Nature’s Path Summer Berries Gluten Free granola falls short of the clean and healthy standards set forth by our website. Though the product boasts organic ingredients and avoids GMOs, its nutritional quality is compromised by the inclusion of several less desirable elements.
The product has added sugars, which detracts from its healthfulness. Specifically, cane sugar, which is present in the granola, is a type of added sugar that we penalize more severely due to its prevalence in unhealthy foods. Additionally, the granola contains yogurt chunks, which, while organic, encompass sugar and palm kernel oil—another ingredient that raises concerns. Palm kernel oil is often criticized for its environmental impact and potential health implications.
Moreover, the presence of potentially harmful additives and oils in the granola is troubling. Flavors and soy lecithin are included in the recipe, and these additives are considered undesirable in clean eating circles. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that, while commonly found in many processed foods, is not aligned with the purest forms of clean eating.
The choice of oils in the granola also raises red flags. Sunflower oil and/or soy oil are included, with the latter being another ingredient that does not meet our criteria for a clean and wholesome product. The use of palm oil, mentioned as part of the yogurt chunks, is particularly concerning given the environmental issues associated with palm oil production, such as deforestation and habitat destruction.
This product, despite its organic label and non-GMO ingredients, does not stand up to the scrutiny of those seeking truly clean food options. The inclusion of added sugars, harmful oils, and questionable additives overshadows the potential benefits of the organic and non-GMO ingredients. For those committed to finding the cleanest products in a market saturated with unhealthy options, Nature’s Path Summer Berries Gluten Free granola would benefit from a reformulation that addresses these issues.
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