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Stove Top Cornbread Stuffing Mix
Ingredients:
Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), Degerminated Yellow Cornmeal, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Salt, Onions (Dried), Contains Less than 2% of Vital Wheat Gluten, Interesterified Soybean Oil, Yeast, Potassium Chloride, Celery (Dried), Monosodium Glutamate, Parsley (Dried), Maltodextrin, Spice, Sugar, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Turmeric and Annatto (Color), Cooked Chicken (Dried), Natural and Artificial Flavor, with BHA, BHT and Rosemary Extract as Preservatives.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Stove Top Cornbread Stuffing Mix falls significantly short of the cleaner food options our website endorses. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which already places it at odds with our criteria for healthier food choices.
The ingredient list reveals the presence of added sugars, including high fructose corn syrup and sugar, contributing to its low score. The inclusion of harmful additives such as BHA, BHT, and monosodium glutamate further diminishes its standing. These substances are associated with potential health risks and are often avoided by consumers seeking cleaner, more natural diets.
Moreover, the stuffing mix contains interesterified soybean oil, a processed oil that is less desirable compared to whole, unrefined fats. The enrichment of wheat flour does not compensate for the product’s overall lack of nutritional integrity, as it is overshadowed by the negative impact of the other ingredients.
The use of both natural and artificial flavors raises additional concerns. While ‘natural flavor’ may seem innocuous, it is a vague term that does not disclose the actual substances used. Artificial flavors are synthetic and considered by many to be an unnecessary addition to food products, especially when cleaner alternatives exist.
The product’s reliance on color additives such as turmeric and annatto, albeit less concerning, still points to an emphasis on appearance over quality. The inclusion of preservatives like BHA and BHT, which are suspected of having adverse health effects, further justifies the product’s low rating.
This Stove Top Cornbread Stuffing Mix is an example of a food product that prioritizes convenience and shelf stability over nutritional value and ingredient quality. Given the presence of multiple undesirable additives and genetically modified ingredients, it is not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. Its score reflects a product that does not align with the health-conscious values our website promotes.
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