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Sweet Earth Foods

Flavor:

Pad Thai

Ingredients:

Cooked Rice Noodles (Water, White Rice Noodles), Fried Tofu (Tofu [water , Soybeans 1, Calcium Sulfate And/or Magnesium Chloride And/or Calcium Chloride And/or Glucono Delta Lactone And/or Soy Protein], Cornstarch 1, White Rice Flour, Canola Oil 2), Water, Carrots, Red Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Brown Sugar (Cane Sugar, Cane Molasses), Red Cabbage, Onions, Peas, Soy Sauce 1 (Water, Soybeans 1, Wheat, Salt, Alcohol), 2% Or Less Of Garlic, Canola Oil 2, Cashew Paste, Sesame Oil, Tamarind Extract, Mushroom Broth Base (Water, Mushrooms, Salt, Cane Sugar, Maltodextrin 1, Onion Powder, Soybean Oil 1, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Cornstarch 1, Natural Flavor), Tomato Paste, Corn Starch 1, Ginger Puree (Ginger, Water, Citric Acid), Lemongrass Puree (Lemongrass, Water), Paprika, Dried Onions, Lime Juice Concentrate, Red Pepper Flakes, Spices.

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Sweet Earth Foods Pad Thai lands at the lowest tier of our clean food spectrum. This product is not organic, which immediately detracts from its potential for a higher rating. While it uses non-GMO ingredients, which is a positive aspect, this is overshadowed by the presence of added sugars, including molasses, brown sugar, and cane sugar, diminishing its health appeal.

Furthermore, the inclusion of ingredients like natural flavor and corn starch raise concerns due to their ambiguous nature and potential health implications. Maltodextrin, a known harmful additive, is also present, which significantly affects the product’s standing. The use of oils such as sesame, canola, and soybean oil, which are considered harmful in our assessment, further compromise the integrity of this food item.

The Sweet Earth Foods Pad Thai is composed of cooked rice noodles, fried tofu, and a variety of vegetables such as carrots, red bell peppers, mushrooms, red cabbage, onions, and peas. It’s seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, cashew paste, sesame oil, tamarind extract, tomato paste, ginger puree, lemongrass puree, paprika, lime juice concentrate, and red pepper flakes. Despite this array of ingredients intended to create a flavorful dish, the product’s healthfulness is called into question due to the aforementioned concerns.

With a commitment to guiding consumers toward cleaner food choices, our evaluation process is stringent and designed to identify products that align with a health-conscious lifestyle. The Sweet Earth Foods Pad Thai does not meet the criteria for a cleaner food option due to the numerous deductions for non-organic ingredients, harmful additives, added sugars, and harmful oils. Therefore, we advise consumers to seek alternatives that better align with the principles of a wholesome diet. This product’s low rating reflects its position as a less desirable choice within the current market of healthier food options.