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Cheese & Fruit Protein Box
Ingredients:
Apples [Apples, calcium ascorbate (added to maintain freshness and color)], grapes, sharp cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto], brie cheese [pasteurized cow’s milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], olive oil & sea salt crackers [enriched unbleached flour (wheat flour, Niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, Riboflavin, folic acid, malted barley flour), buttermilk (cultured lowfat milk, Sodium Citrate, salt, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3), expeller pressed canola oil, cane sugar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, salt, Baking Soda], gouda cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto]. Enzymes are vegetarian.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Our green leaf rating for the Starbucks American Menu Cheese & Fruit Protein Box is 1/5, indicating it ranks low on our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which significantly impacts its score. It also includes added sugars, specifically cane sugar, which we consider more harmful than other sugar types. Additionally, the presence of potentially harmful additives like sodium citrate and the use of oils such as canola, which we classify as harmful, further reduce its rating.
The Cheese & Fruit Protein Box is a combination of fruits, cheeses, and crackers. The fruit selection consists of apples, preserved with calcium ascorbate to maintain freshness and color, and grapes. The cheese assortment includes sharp cheddar, brie, and gouda, all colored with annatto and produced with vegetarian enzymes. The olive oil and sea salt crackers contain enriched unbleached flour and buttermilk, among other ingredients.
Despite being a source of protein and marketed as a healthier option, this product falls short of our standards for clean eating. The lack of organic certification and use of GMOs are major detractors from its overall score. Moreover, the inclusion of added sugars, particularly cane sugar, and the presence of sodium citrate, a common additive, contribute to its low rating. The utilization of canola oil, which we find to be a less desirable oil choice, also affects the product’s standing on our scale.
Consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food options might consider alternatives that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and eliminate harmful sugars and oils. The Starbucks American Menu Cheese & Fruit Protein Box does not meet these criteria, earning it the lowest possible rating on our scale. Therefore, we advise against choosing this product for those aiming to adhere to a diet based on cleaner food choices.
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