Trader Joes
Flavor:
Focaccia Bread with Roasted Tomato & Parmesan
Ingredients:
Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Roasted Diced Tomatoes (Roasted Tomato, Canola Oil, White Wine Vinegar, Garlic, Sea Salt, Dried Oregano), Parmesan Cheese (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Microbial Enzymes, Powdered Cellulose), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of Sea Salt, Glucono-delta-lactone (Maintains Freshness), Whole Wheat Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Dried Parsley, Garlic, Sunflower Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Natural Flavor.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Trader Joe’s Focaccia Bread with Roasted Tomato & Parmesan falls short of our clean food standards. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which results in a significant deduction from its overall score. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and canola oil further diminish its standing on our scale.
The focaccia bread contains unbleached enriched flour, which includes a mix of wheat flour and several added vitamins and minerals such as niacin, reduced iron, and folic acid. While enrichment adds back nutrients that are lost during the processing of the wheat, we penalize this ingredient due to its processed nature. Water and roasted diced tomatoes, which include additional ingredients like canola oil and white wine vinegar, are also present. Parmesan cheese, made from pasteurized part-skim milk, contributes to the product’s flavor profile.
Extra virgin olive oil is a positive component, yet it’s overshadowed by the inclusion of sugar and sea salt, which contribute to the added sugars and sodium content. The product also contains glucono-delta-lactone, a freshness preservative, and whole wheat flour. Yeast, dried parsley, and garlic are found in smaller amounts, along with sunflower oil and sunflower lecithin. The term ‘natural flavor’ is flagged due to its ambiguity and potential to hide a range of unspecified additives.
Given these factors, the Trader Joe’s Focaccia Bread with Roasted Tomato & Parmesan is deemed a less desirable option for those seeking cleaner food products. Its composition reflects a reliance on processed ingredients and additives that do not align with our criteria for healthier, more natural food choices. Consumers looking for cleaner, more wholesome bread alternatives should consider other options that better meet the standards of minimal processing, organic certification, non-GMO sourcing, and the absence of unnecessary additives and sugars.
Certifications:
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