Trader Joes
Flavor:
Bread Cinnamon Raisin Sliced
Ingredients:
Unbleached Flour (Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine, Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Malted Barley Flour), Water, Seedless Raisins, Sugar, Canola Oil, Unsalted Butter (Cream [milk], Natural Flavor), Brown Sugar, Whole Eggs, Contains 2% Or Less Of Yeast, Cinnamon, Salt, Whole Milk (Milk, Vitamin D), Wheat Gluten, Rye Flour, Cultured Wheat Flour (To Preserve), Wheat Sour (Wheat Flour, Water, Starter Culture), Natural Flavors, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid (Dough Conditioner), Annatto Extract (Color), Turmeric Oleoresin (Color).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Bread Cinnamon Raisin Sliced falls short of meeting the standards for cleaner food options on our website. This product is not organic, which immediately reduces its rating. Moreover, it is not verified as using non-GMO ingredients. The inclusion of added sugars, specifically brown sugar and sugar, further decreases its standing. The presence of potentially harmful additives, highlighted by natural flavors, and the use of enriched flour raise concerns. Canola oil, categorized as a harmful oil, is another detractor.
The bread is made with unbleached, enriched flour, and while it does contain whole grains such as malted barley flour and rye flour, these positives are overshadowed by the negatives. The use of both annatto extract and turmeric oleoresin for color is noted, though these ingredients do not significantly impact the overall score.
The high presence of ingredients that do not align with our criteria for cleaner food options leads to the low score. The product does not contain organic ingredients, and there is no assurance that the ingredients are non-GMO. Added sugars contribute to the overall caloric content without providing nutritional benefits. The use of natural flavors and enriched flour, along with canola oil, are considered suboptimal when compared to whole food ingredients and healthier oil alternatives.
The Trader Joe’s Bread Cinnamon Raisin Sliced is not recommended for those seeking cleaner, healthier food choices. Its composition includes multiple elements that are at odds with a diet focused on wholesome, minimally processed ingredients. For consumers prioritizing food quality and healthfulness, there are likely better options available that align more closely with these values.
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