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Pillsbury™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits
Ingredients:
Enriched Flour Bleached (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Soybean And Palm Oil, Dextrose, Baking Powder (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate). Contains 2% Or Less Of: Sugar, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Natural And Artificial Flavor.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Pillsbury™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits fall short of cleaner food standards. This product is not organic, incorporates GMOs, and contains added sugars such as sugar and dextrose. The presence of potentially harmful additives like natural and artificial flavors, and enriched flour further diminish its standing. More concerning is the inclusion of known harmful additives, specifically artificial flavors. Additionally, the use of oils like soybean and palm oil, which are considered harmful, detract from the product’s healthfulness. The biscuits also lose significant credibility due to the erroneous association with high fructose corn syrup, which is not actually listed in the ingredients but is suggested by the mention of artificial flavors.
The non-organic status of the ingredients contributes to the low score, as the product does not meet the criteria for those seeking organic options. The usage of GMO ingredients is another critical factor, as many consumers looking for cleaner foods prefer non-GMO products. The addition of sugars, both in the form of sugar and the more concerning dextrose, is a significant downside for those aiming to reduce added sugar intake.
Furthermore, the product includes several additives that raise red flags. Natural and artificial flavors are often scrutinized for their vague nature and potential health impacts. Enriched flour, while common in processed foods, is typically viewed as less desirable than whole grain alternatives. The presence of soybean and palm oils, which have environmental and health concerns associated with them, also impacts the overall assessment negatively.
Pillsbury™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits receive the lowest rating on the green leaf scale, indicating that they are a product to avoid for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The biscuits do not align with the website’s goal of offering healthier alternatives in the market. Consumers are advised to consider other products that better meet the criteria for clean eating.
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