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Starbucks American Menu
Flavor:
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Ingredients:
Enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, Niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, Riboflavin, folic acid], sugar, brown sugar, butter [cream (milk), natural flavor], sour cream [milk, cream, nonfat dry milk, cornstarch, acacia, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan, whey, lactic acid], Eggs, whole milk [whole milk, vitamin d3], soybean oil, spice, baking powder [sodium acid pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate], natural flavor, sea salt, soy lechitin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This Starbucks American Menu Cinnamon Coffee Cake receives a 1/5 green leaf rating, indicating it falls short in providing a cleaner food option. The product is not organic, nor does it use non-GMO ingredients, which detracts from its overall health quality. The presence of added sugars, including brown sugar and sugar, contributes to its low score. Furthermore, the inclusion of potentially harmful additives like natural flavor, and specifically the known harmful additive carrageenan, raises concerns about its safety for consumption. Soybean oil, another ingredient, is considered a harmful oil in the context of our rating system.
The cake’s composition includes enriched wheat flour, which, despite fortification with vitamins and minerals, is processed and less beneficial than whole grain alternatives. The use of non-organic dairy products, such as butter, sour cream, and whole milk, also contributes to the low rating as they may contain residues from hormones or antibiotics used in conventional dairy farming. The ingredient list also contains soy lecithin, an emulsifier that is often derived from soybeans, which are commonly genetically modified crops.
Our assessment is that this product does not align with the goal of offering cleaner, healthier food options. The additives and non-organic ingredients present in the Starbucks American Menu Cinnamon Coffee Cake are considered less desirable for consumers seeking natural and minimally processed foods. The product’s score reflects these attributes and suggests that it may not be the best choice for those aiming to consume a cleaner diet. Consumers are advised to consider alternative products that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and do not contain added sugars or harmful additives.
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