Torani

The Torani Vanilla product earns a mere 1/5 green leaves rating on our cleaner food scale. This score underlines the product’s significant shortcomings in terms of healthy and clean ingredients.

Torani Vanilla is not an organic product. The absence of organic certification means the ingredients may have been exposed to synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, which are not ideal for a clean diet. Also, this product does not use non-GMO ingredients. Genetically modified organisms have been linked to several health concerns, making their absence a critical factor in our scoring system.

Added sugars are found in this product, specifically in the form of cane sugar and citric acid. Cane sugar is a type of refined sugar, which is known to provide empty calories and contribute to various health problems. Citric acid, while naturally occurring in citrus fruits, is often synthetically produced and used as a preservative.

Worse still, the product contains potentially harmful additives. These include natural flavors and potassium sorbate. Natural flavors can be misleading as they may come from natural sources but undergo chemical processing. Potassium sorbate is a common food preservative that may cause potential health risks.

The worst offender on the ingredient list is sodium benzoate. It is a known harmful additive, often used as a preservative in processed foods. It has been linked to various health issues, including increased risk of obesity and inflammatory diseases.

Based on these factors, Torani Vanilla is a product that falls short of our cleaner food standards. Its non-organic nature, use of GMO ingredients, added sugars, and harmful additives make it a product we recommend avoiding. While the vanilla flavor might be enticing, the underlying health implications of its ingredients should be considered. Clean eating prioritizes health over flavor, and unfortunately, this product does not meet the mark.