Trader Joes
Flavor:
Glazed Maple Walnut Scones
Ingredients:
Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Butter (Pasteurized Cream, Natural Flavor), Eggs, Cane Sugar, Walnuts, Lowfat Buttermilk (Cultured Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Nonfat Milk Powder, Salt), Powdered Sugar (Sugar, Modified Cornstarch), Baking Powder (Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch), Dough Conditioner (Wheat Flour, Xanthan Gum, Microbial Enzyme), Maple Syrup, Water, Natural Flavors, Sodium Bicarbonate, Canola Oil, Salt, Caramel Color.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Trader Joe’s Glazed Maple Walnut Scones fall significantly short of the criteria for cleaner food options. This product is not organic, which immediately detracts from its potential score. Furthermore, the ingredients list reveals the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), a choice that further reduces its standing on our scale.
The presence of added sugars is a notable concern, with both sugar and cane sugar contributing to the product’s low rating. These ingredients, particularly cane sugar, are associated with negative health impacts when consumed in excess. The scones also contain several additives that raise red flags. Natural flavors and caramel color are among these, with caramel color being singled out as a known harmful additive due to its potential health risks.
In terms of its composition, the product includes enriched flour, which, while common in baked goods, is considered less beneficial than its whole grain counterparts. Xanthan gum, used here as a dough conditioner, is another ingredient that, although generally recognized as safe, may not align with the clean eating principles that guide our evaluations.
Lastly, canola oil is used in the recipe, which we classify among harmful oils. The processing methods and potential health implications associated with canola oil detract from the overall quality of the scones.
The cumulative result of these ingredients and factors is a product that does not meet the standards for those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food options. The Trader Joe’s Glazed Maple Walnut Scones, with their 1/5 green leaf rating, stand as an example of what consumers might choose to avoid when prioritizing health and ingredient transparency in their dietary choices.
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