Trader Joes
Flavor:
Decked Out Tree Cookies
Ingredients:
Sugar, Wheat Flour, Palm Oil, Milk, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Skim Milk, Low Fat Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali, Rapeseed Oil, Wheat Starch, Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar, Eggs, Rapeseed Lecithin (Emulsifier), Sodium Bicarbonate, Salt, Leavening (Cream Of Tartar, Ammonium Bicarbonate), Natural Vanilla Flavor, Sunflower Lecithin (Emulsifier), Fruit Juice (For Color), Vegetable Juice (For Color), Coconut Oil, Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier), Beeswax (Glazing Agent).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Decked Out Tree Cookies rank at the lowest tier of our cleaner food options scale. This product does not meet the criteria for those seeking healthier alternatives due to its composition and manufacturing choices.
The cookies are not organic, which immediately reduces their standing in our evaluation. They also contain genetically modified ingredients, which further detracts from their score. The presence of added sugars, specifically sugar and glucose syrup, contributes to the product’s low rating. These types of sweeteners are often considered detrimental to health, particularly when consumed in large quantities.
Furthermore, the ingredient list reveals the inclusion of potentially harmful additives. The product contains flavorings, soy lecithin, ammonium bicarbonate, and beeswax as a glazing agent. These components are flagged in our scoring system for their potential negative impact on health. The use of palm oil is another significant concern, as it is not only a harmful oil due to its saturated fat content but also raises environmental and ethical issues related to its production.
Trader Joe’s Decked Out Tree Cookies also feature a variety of emulsifiers, such as rapeseed lecithin and sunflower lecithin, which are less controversial but still noteworthy in the context of cleaner eating. The cookies are colored with fruit and vegetable juices, which, while preferable to artificial colorants, do not compensate for the other less desirable ingredients.
This product does not align with the values of those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The cookies contain numerous ingredients that fall short of the standards set for nutritious and environmentally conscious choices. The 1/5 green leaves rating reflects the product’s position at the bottom of our scale, and we recommend consumers seeking cleaner food options to avoid this product.
Certifications:
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