Trader Joes
Flavor:
Astounding Multi-Flavor Joe-Joe's
Ingredients:
Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor [processed With Alkali], Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Candy Cane Joe Joe (Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Sugar, Dried Cane Syrup, Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Peppermint Candy [sugar, Rice Syrup, Peppermint Oil, Beet Juice Extract {color}], Contins 2% Or Less Of Cornstarch, Dried Invert Cane Syrup, Baking Soda, Sea Salt, Natural Cocoa Extract, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Peppermint Oil, Cocoa Powder, Coffee Powder), Chocolate Chocolate Joe Joe (Dried Cane Syrup, Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Soybean Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Contains 2% Or Less Of Cornstarch, Dried Invert Cane Syrup, Baking Soda, Natural Cocoa Extract, Soy Lecithin, Sea Salt, Natural Flavor), Peanut Butter Joe Joe (Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Dried Cane Syrup, Peanut Butter [dry Roasted Peanuts, Salt], Soybean Oil, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Contains 2% Or Less Of Cornstarch, Dried Invert Cane Syrup, Baking Soda, Sea Salt, Natural Cocoa Extract, Soy Lecithin, Palm Oil, Natural Flavor, Cocoa Powder, Coffee Powder), Vanilla Joe Joe (Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Dried Cane Syrup, Palm Oil And/or Sunflower Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of Cornstarch, Dried Invert Sugar Syrup, Baking Soda, Sea Salt, Soy Lecithin, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavor, Vanilla Bean Seeds), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor), White Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk, Non Fat Milk Powder, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Peppermint Sprinkle (Sugar, Organic Rice Syrup, Red Beet Juice [for Color], Peppermint Oil), Ginger Snap Crumble (Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Brown Sugar, Butter [cream, Salt], Molasses, Crystallized Ginger [ginger, Sugar], Egg Powder, Baking Soda, Dried Ground Ginger, Ginger Juice, Salt).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Astounding Multi-Flavor Joe-Joe’s fall short of meeting the criteria for a cleaner food option. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, factors that significantly impact its score. The presence of multiple types of added sugars, including molasses and brown sugar, further detracts from its rating. More concerning is the inclusion of cane syrup, which is considered a more harmful type of added sugar.
The product also contains a range of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors and soy lecithin. The use of enriched flour is another point of contention, as it typically indicates a product has been stripped of its natural nutrients and then synthetically fortified. Oils used in the product, specifically soybean and palm oils, are deemed harmful, contributing to the low score.
Trader Joe’s Astounding Multi-Flavor Joe-Joe’s rely on a variety of ingredients that are at odds with the aim of providing cleaner, healthier food options. The non-organic status, GMO ingredients, and added sugars are all elements that detract from the healthfulness of the product. Additionally, the presence of potentially harmful additives and oils further supports the decision to award it the lowest possible rating on the green leaf scale.
The inclusion of specific ingredients such as peppermint oil and ginger hint at a product designed to offer a rich and diverse taste experience. However, the focus on cleaner food options necessitates a stringent review of the product’s components, prioritizing health over taste.
Ultimately, the Trader Joe’s Astounding Multi-Flavor Joe-Joe’s do not align with the standards set forth for a cleaner and healthier food option. The product’s composition, marked by a range of questionable ingredients, firmly establishes its position at the lower end of the green leaf rating scale. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives are advised to consider other products that better meet the criteria of clean eating.
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