Simple Truth Organic
Flavor:
Blueberry Breakfast Cookies
Ingredients:
Organic Enriched Flour (Organic Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Whole Rolled Oats, Organic Soybean and/or Sunflower Oil, Organic Whole Rolled Rye, Organic Whole Oat Flour, Organic Brown Sugar, Organic Dehydrated Blueberries (Organic Blueberries, Organic Sugar, Organic Sunflower Oil), Organic Malt Extract, Organic Nonfat Dry Milk, Natural Flavor, Sodium Bicarbonate, Organic Soy Lecithin, Salt, Citric Acid.
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 3 out of 5 green leaves, the Simple Truth Organic Blueberry Breakfast Cookies present an option for those seeking organic food products. The cookies are made with a range of organic ingredients, and they are free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which aligns with the preferences of health-conscious consumers.
The product is comprised of organic enriched flour, including organic wheat flour and essential vitamins such as niacin, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid. Whole rolled oats and rye, along with whole oat flour, contribute to the grain content, while organic soybean and/or sunflower oil provide fats. The inclusion of dehydrated blueberries adds a fruit component, although they are accompanied by additional organic sugar and sunflower oil.
Despite its organic status, the product loses points for its sugar content. Both organic cane sugar and brown sugar are prominent on the ingredient list, which increases the total sugar content. The use of citric acid, although naturally occurring, is also considered an added sugar in this context.
Further deductions are made for the presence of natural flavors and soy lecithin, which are viewed as potentially harmful additives. The term ‘natural flavor’ lacks specificity and can encompass a variety of substances, some of which may not align with the goal of a ‘clean’ food product. Soy lecithin, a common emulsifier, is derived from soybeans and could raise concerns for those with soy allergies or seeking to avoid soy derivatives.
The cookies meet the criteria for being an average choice in the realm of cleaner food options. They are certified organic and non-GMO, which are significant positives. However, the product’s score reflects the need for improvement due to the added sugars and questionable additives. For consumers prioritizing organic ingredients and non-GMO products, these breakfast cookies offer a middle-ground option. Yet, the quest for the cleanest possible food choice might lead one to seek alternatives with fewer added sugars and additives.
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