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Starbucks American Menu
Flavor:
Iced Lemon Loaf
Ingredients:
Enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, Niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, Riboflavin, folic acid], sugar, Eggs, butter [cream (milk), natural flavor], powdered sugar [sugar, cornstarch], buttermilk [cultured lowfat milk, nonfat milk, modified food starch, Sodium Citrate, locust bean gum, carrageenan, mono- and diglycerides, salt, vitamin a palmitate, vitamin d3], Lemon juice, Lemon zest [Lemon peel, sugar, Lemon oil], soybean oil, water, palm oil shortening, corn syrup, sea salt, natural flavor, baking powder [sodium acid pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate], Baking Soda, guar gum, xanthan gum, beta carotene [color], enzyme, soy lechitin.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Starbucks American Menu Iced Lemon Loaf presents itself as a cautionary choice for consumers seeking cleaner food options. The product is non-organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which immediately detracts from its potential healthfulness. The presence of added sugars, specifically refined sugar and corn syrup, further diminishes its standing.
Concerns are heightened by the inclusion of potentially harmful additives. Ingredients like natural flavors and diglycerides are not transparent in their composition and thus raise questions about their safety. Enriched wheat flour, while common, is a processed form of grain that lacks the nutritional integrity of its whole counterparts. Xanthan gum and sodium citrate, often used as thickeners and preservatives, are additional additives that contribute to the product’s low rating.
Carrageenan stands out as a known harmful additive. Found in many processed foods, carrageenan has been linked to digestive issues and inflammation, making it particularly undesirable for those prioritizing clean eating. The use of oils in the Iced Lemon Loaf is also problematic. Soybean oil and palm oil, including palm oil shortening, are not only highly processed but their production has significant environmental implications, and they are often associated with unhealthy trans fats.
This product does not align with the values of those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food choices. The myriad of additives, presence of GMOs, and non-organic status firmly place the Iced Lemon Loaf in a category best avoided by health-conscious consumers. The 1/5 green leaves rating reflects a product that has significant room for improvement in terms of ingredient quality, healthfulness, and overall transparency. It stands as a reminder to scrutinize labels and choose foods that contribute positively to one’s well-being and the environment.
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