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Cinnamon Twists
Ingredients:
Cinnamon Twists: Twist: Wheat flour, yellow corn meal, rice flour, salt. Cinnamon sugar: sugar, cinnamon, soybean oil, maltodextrin or dextrin, natural flavors. Prepared in canola oil. Contains: Wheat [certified vegan]
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Taco Bell Cinnamon Twists fall significantly short of the health standards set by our website, earning the lowest possible green leaf rating. This snack, while certified vegan, is not organic and is made with GMO ingredients. The presence of added sugars, potentially harmful natural flavors, and known harmful additives such as maltodextrin further detract from its healthfulness. Additionally, the use of canola and soybean oils, which are considered harmful, contributes to its poor score.
Starting with the ingredients, the Cinnamon Twists are comprised of a base of wheat flour, yellow corn meal, rice flour, and salt, which are then tossed in a cinnamon sugar mixture containing sugar, cinnamon, soybean oil, maltodextrin or dextrin, and natural flavors. The preparation in canola oil is another point of concern. The product is penalized for not being organic, a choice that often leads to a lower intake of pesticides and a better environmental impact. GMO ingredients, which are present in this product, raise additional health and environmental issues.
Added sugars are a significant health concern, contributing to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes; the sugar in the Cinnamon Twists is a direct hit to its score. The term “natural flavors” on the label is a red flag, as it is a broad term that can encompass a range of additives, some of which may be harmful. Maltodextrin, specifically called out in the ingredients, is a processed additive that can spike blood sugar and may have a negative impact on gut health.
The inclusion of canola and soybean oils is another drawback. These oils are often highly processed and may contain trans fats, which are known to be detrimental to heart health. The use of these oils reflects a lower standard in choosing ingredients that promote health.
With a score of 1/5 green leaves, we advise consumers to steer clear of Taco Bell’s Cinnamon Twists. The product’s composition is at odds with our criteria for cleaner, healthier food options, underscoring the importance of scrutinizing ingredients and making informed choices in a market inundated with unhealthy products.
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