Menu
Simple Truth Organic
Flavor:
Grain Free Keto Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies
Ingredients:
Almond Flour (Whole Blanched Almonds), Sugar Free Chocolate Chips (Unsweetened Chocolate, Erythritol (Sweetener) Dietary Fiber Inulin), Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [Emulsifier), Steviol Glycosides (Stevia Extract] Sweetener, Natural Vanilla Extract), Erythritol Sugar Alcohol Blend (Maltitol, Sorbitol), Coconut Flour, Butter (Cream [Milk]), Palm Oil, Eggs, Vanilla, Salt, Xanthan Gum (Emulsifier).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. The ‘Simple Truth Organic Grain Free Keto Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies’ are positioned in the market as a cleaner, keto-friendly snack. However, our assessment raises concerns about its ingredients and overall healthfulness.
The cookies are not organic, which detracts from their clean food status. They also contain several types of added sugars, including maltitol, stevia, erythritol, and sorbitol. Sorbitol, in particular, is noted for its potential negative health effects. The inclusion of soy lecithin and xanthan gum as emulsifiers is another point of concern, as these additives may not align with the clean eating values sought by health-conscious consumers.
Furthermore, the product incorporates palm oil, which has been scrutinized for its environmental impact and potential health implications. Even though the cookies are free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the presence of the aforementioned ingredients outweighs this positive aspect in our rating system.
The ‘Simple Truth Organic Grain Free Keto Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies’ are marketed as a healthier snack alternative, yet the presence of multiple sweeteners and emulsifiers diminishes this claim. The use of palm oil further detracts from the product’s appeal to those seeking environmentally sustainable and health-conscious food options.
Our rating reflects the need for transparency and higher standards in the food industry, particularly for products that are marketed as healthy alternatives. Consumers seeking truly clean and nutritious snacks might consider other options that better align with the principles of organic ingredients, the absence of added sugars, and the exclusion of potentially harmful additives and oils.
Certifications:
None
Product formulations and certifications may change. For current nutrition facts and ingredient
line information, check product packaging.
Categories:
How We Rate
Every company today has a responsibility to be a net positive for the planet,
for society, and for our ecosystem