Trader Joes
Flavor:
Gingerbread Turkey Trot Cookie Decorating Kit
Ingredients:
Gingerbread Cookie (Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Ascorbic Acid {dough Conditioner}, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Amylase, Folic Acid], Sugar, Palm Oil, Molasses, Ground Cinnamon, Sodium Bicarbonate, Ground Ginger, Salt), Black Icing (Sugar, Water, Palm Oil, Caramelized Invert Sugar Syrup, Cornstarch, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Modified Cornstarch, Salt, Citric Acid [acidulant], Natural Flavors, Agar-agar), Orange Icing (Sugar, Water, Palm Oil, Caramelized Invert Sugar Syrup, Modified Cornstarch, Salt, Natural Flavors, Agar-agar, Paprika Oleoresin [color], Citric Acid [acidulant]), Mini Bead Candies (Dextrose, Calcium Stearate, Tapioca Dextrin, Maltodextrin, Confectioner’s Shellac, Carnauba Wax, For Color [turmeric, Beta-carotene, Beet Powder, Vegetable Juice, Spirulina Extract]), Mini Confetti Sprinkles (Icing Sugar [sugar, Cornstarch], Palm Kernel Oil, Rice Flour, Confectioner’s Shellac, Sunflower Lecithin [emulsifier], Cocoa Processed With Alkali, For Color [annatto Extract, Beet Powder, Turmeric, Turmeric Oleoresin, Vegetable Juice]).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. The ‘Trader Joe’s Gingerbread Turkey Trot Cookie Decorating Kit’ is not organic, contains GMOs, and includes multiple added sugars such as molasses and dextrose. It also features potentially harmful oils like palm oil and palm kernel oil.
The kit’s gingerbread cookie base uses unbleached enriched flour, which detracts from its healthfulness. The various icings and decorative candies introduce additional sugars and artificial colors, further diminishing the product’s nutritional value. Ingredients such as natural flavors and citric acid, which may seem innocuous, contribute to the low score due to their potential as harmful additives.
Additionally, maltodextrin, a known harmful additive, is present in the mini bead candies. The use of palm oil and its derivatives raises concerns not only for health but also for environmental sustainability, as palm oil production is linked to deforestation and habitat destruction.
The product’s composition reflects a disregard for cleaner, healthier food options. The presence of non-organic components, GMO ingredients, and a variety of additives and sugars makes it a less desirable choice for those seeking wholesome food products.
Overall, the ‘Trader Joe’s Gingerbread Turkey Trot Cookie Decorating Kit’ falls short of offering a clean eating option. Its extensive list of controversial ingredients and the absence of organic certification lead to the recommendation to avoid this product in favor of healthier alternatives that prioritize both personal well-being and environmental responsibility.
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