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Tofurky
Flavor:
Roast Beef
Ingredients:
Water, Vital Wheat Gluten, Tofu (Water, Soybeans, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Chloride), Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Natural Flavor, Garlic Puree, Contains Less Than 2% Of Sea Salt, Spices, Onion Powder, Garbanzo Bean Flour, White Bean Flour, Cornstarch, Oat Fiber, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Natural Smoke Flavor, Color (Annatto), Sunflower Oil, Potassium Chloride, Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum.
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Tofurky Roast Beef earns a 3 out of 5 green leaf rating, demonstrating a middling position in the realm of clean food options. This product, while not organic, does boast non-GMO ingredients, a commendable attribute in a market often rife with genetically modified substances.
The ingredients list of the Tofurky Roast Beef reveals a mixture of natural and not-so-natural components. Among the natural ingredients, water, tofu (made from water, soybeans, magnesium chloride, and calcium chloride), garlic puree, sea salt, spices, onion powder, garbanzo bean flour, white bean flour, cornstarch, oat fiber, lemon juice concentrate, natural smoke flavor, color (annatto), sunflower oil, and potassium chloride are present. This combination of ingredients provides a broad spectrum of nutrients, but the absence of the organic label does detract from the overall quality.
The product also contains certain elements that are not as health-friendly. Natural flavor, a term that often masks artificial or synthetic components, is present, which could potentially impact the health quality of the product. The addition of xanthan gum, another additive, raises questions about the product’s cleanliness. Xanthan gum is often used as a thickener or stabilizer, but its inclusion here is not ideal for those seeking a purely natural product.
The presence of canola oil also impacts the product’s rating. While canola oil is commonly used in food production, it is not the healthiest oil choice. Canola oil is often processed and may contain trans fats, contributing to its negative impact on the product’s score.
The Tofurky Roast Beef product is a mixed bag. It contains non-GMO ingredients and a variety of natural components, but it also includes potentially harmful additives and oils. The absence of the organic label further detracts from its standing. While it is certainly not the worst option in the market, it does not reach the heights of cleaner, more natural food products. It sits firmly in the middle of the road, with room for improvement.
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