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Stove Top Lower Sodium Chicken Stuffing Mix
Ingredients:
Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Onion (Dried), Salt, Contains Less than 2% of Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Cooked Turkey (Dried), Yeast, Interesterified Soybean Oil, Celery (Dried), Parsley (Dried), Potassium Chloride, Spice, Sugar, Caramel Color, Maltodextrin, Turkey Broth (Dried), Turmeric (Color), Disodium guanylate, Disodium inosinate, Silicon Dioxide as an Anticaking Agent, Natural Flavors, with BHA, BHT, and Rosemary Extract as Preservatives.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Stove Top Lower Sodium Chicken Stuffing Mix presents significant concerns regarding its ingredients and their potential impact on health. The product is not organic, which may be a drawback for those seeking natural and pesticide-free options. Moreover, it contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which some consumers prefer to avoid due to environmental and health considerations.
The presence of added sugars, including high fructose corn syrup and sugar, raises red flags. High fructose corn syrup, in particular, is associated with various health issues, such as obesity and insulin resistance. This ingredient alone substantially lowers the product’s healthfulness score on our scale.
Further scrutiny reveals the inclusion of potentially harmful additives, such as natural flavors and enriched wheat flour, which often signal undisclosed chemical processes and ingredients. More concerning is the presence of known harmful additives like maltodextrin, BHA, BHT, and monosodium glutamate (MSG). These additives have been linked to adverse health effects, including potential risks to heart health and the exacerbation of food sensitivities.
The product also contains interesterified soybean oil, a type of fat that is often used as a replacement for trans fats but may present health risks of its own. The negative impact of such oils on cholesterol levels and heart health is a matter of ongoing research and debate.
Given these considerations, the Stove Top Lower Sodium Chicken Stuffing Mix earns the lowest rating possible on our green leaf scale. This assessment is based on the presence of GMOs, non-organic ingredients, added sugars, and harmful additives and oils. Consumers seeking cleaner and healthier food options are advised to consider alternative products that align more closely with their dietary preferences and health goals.
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