Sweet Earth Foods
Flavor:
Chipotle Style Seitan Strips
Ingredients:
Water, Vital Wheat Gluten, Soy Sauce(2) (Water, Soybeans(2), Wheat, Salt, Alcohol(1) [Preservative]), Tomato Puree (Tomatoes, Citric Acid), Onion, Cane Sugar(1), Spices, Brown Rice Syrup(1), Canola Oil(3), Chipotle Pepper Puree, Granulated Onion, White Vinegar(1), Granulated Garlic, Annatto, Sea Salt, Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor, Kombu. (1) Organic. (2) Non-GMO. (3) Non-GMO Expeller Pressed.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Sweet Earth Foods Chipotle Style Seitan Strips fall short in the clean food category. This product is not organic, which detracts from its potential for a higher rating. Although it uses non-GMO ingredients, the presence of added sugars, such as cane sugar and brown rice syrup, significantly impacts its score. These sugars are not only unnecessary but also contribute to the product’s deviation from the ideal of clean eating.
The inclusion of citric acid as an added sugar is another factor that lowers the product’s rating. While citric acid occurs naturally in citrus fruits, its use here is as a preservative, which is less desirable for those seeking cleaner foods. Furthermore, the product contains canola oil, which, despite being non-GMO and expeller pressed, is considered by some to be a less healthy oil option due to its processing and potential for oxidation.
The presence of “Natural Hickory Smoke Flavor” in the ingredients list is also cause for concern. This type of additive is often a sign of artificial enhancement, which contrasts with the clean food ethos that prioritizes natural, whole-food ingredients.
Despite these shortcomings, the product does have some positive aspects. It makes use of non-GMO soy sauce and includes kombu, a type of seaweed known for its health benefits. Additionally, some of the sugars and the canola oil are non-GMO, which is a step in the right direction, although it does not fully align with the clean food standards set forth by the website.
The Sweet Earth Foods Chipotle Style Seitan Strips have room for improvement. By replacing added sugars with natural alternatives, using organic ingredients, and eliminating artificial flavors and potentially harmful oils, the product could better meet the criteria for a clean, healthy food option.
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