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Starbucks American Menu
Flavor:
Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites
Ingredients:
Cottage cheese [cultured nonfat milk, milk, nonfat milk, contains 2% or less of: whey, salt, maltodextrin, citric acid, carrageenan, mono- and diglycerides, locust bean gum, guar gum, natural flavors, vitamin a palmitate, carbon dioxide (to maintain freshness), microbial and vegetal enzymes], Eggs [Eggs, citric acid, water], monterey jack cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, microbial enzymes, potato starch, powdered cellulose, natamycin (mold inhibitor)], portabella mushrooms, swiss cheese [part-skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, microbial enzymes, potato starch and cornstarch, natamycin (mold inhibitor)], kale, rice starch, unsalted butter [pasteurized cream, natural flavors], parsley, Garlic, hot sauce [distilled vinegar, red pepper, salt], salt, white distilled vinegar, black pepper, contains bioengineered food ingredients.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Starbucks American Menu Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites fall short of the cleaner food options recommended on our website. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which detracts from its potential to be a wholesome choice for consumers looking for natural food selections.
The ingredient list features several components that raise concerns. For starters, the presence of citric acid as an additive rather than a naturally occurring preservative leads to a deduction in the product’s score. Moreover, the inclusion of ‘natural flavors’ is problematic, as this term can mask a range of unspecified chemicals that may not align with a clean eating philosophy. The addition of diglycerides also contributes to the lower rating, as these emulsifiers are often synthetically produced and may not meet the criteria for a clean label.
More significant deductions are warranted due to the presence of carrageenan and maltodextrin. Carrageenan, a thickening agent derived from seaweed, has been linked to digestive issues and inflammation. Maltodextrin, a common carbohydrate additive, can spike blood sugar levels and may be sourced from genetically modified crops.
The product also loses points for the potential inclusion of palm-derived ingredients, which are not explicitly listed but are often associated with mono- and diglycerides. The environmental impact of palm oil production, coupled with health concerns over its saturated fat content, makes it a less desirable ingredient in clean food products.
Although the Starbucks American Menu Kale & Mushroom Egg Bites may offer convenience and portability, the product does not meet the standards set forth by our rating system for clean and healthy food options. The multitude of non-organic, GMO, and questionable additives overshadow the potential benefits of protein-rich eggs and nutrient-dense kale and mushrooms. Consumers seeking out the cleanest food choices might consider alternative products that more closely align with the principles of natural, organic, and additive-free eating.
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