Trader Joes
Flavor:
Gluten Free Triple Ginger Muffins
Ingredients:
Gluten Free Flour Blend (White Rice Flour, Brown Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Tapioca Starch/Flour, Enzymes), Canola Oil, Cane Sugar, Eggs, Molasses, Ginger Puree, Sour Cream (Cultured Cream), Lowfat Buttermilk (Cultured Lowfat Milk, Salt), Candied Ginger (Ginger, Cane Sugar), Brown Sugar, Crystallized Ginger (Ginger, Cane Sugar), Baking Powder (Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch), Baking Soda, Salt, Ground Ginger, Xanthan Gum.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Our green leaf rating for Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Triple Ginger Muffins is 1 out of 5, indicating a product that falls short of our clean eating standards. This baked good is not organic, incorporates genetically modified ingredients, and is sweetened with multiple types of added sugars, such as molasses, brown sugar, and cane sugar. Furthermore, it includes cane sugar, which we categorize as a more harmful type of added sugar, leading to a greater reduction in its score.
The muffins’ ingredient list reveals the use of canola oil, a type of oil we deem harmful, and xanthan gum, an additive that raises concerns. These components contribute to the product’s low rating. Additionally, the gluten-free flour blend is composed of white and brown rice flours, potato starch, cornstarch, and tapioca starch, with enzymes added. The presence of eggs, sour cream, and lowfat buttermilk indicates that this product is not suitable for those following a vegan or dairy-free diet.
It’s important to note that while the product does cater to those with gluten sensitivities by offering a gluten-free flour blend, the inclusion of multiple undesirable ingredients overshadows this feature. The use of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, harmful oils, and additives like xanthan gum are significant factors in our assessment.
The Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Triple Ginger Muffins have been thoroughly evaluated and, based on our criteria, they do not align with the cleaner food options we aim to promote. The product’s low green leaf rating reflects a composition that prioritizes certain dietary needs but does not meet the broader health-conscious criteria that our website advocates for. Consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food choices are advised to consider alternative products that better align with these values.
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