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Flavor:
Jingle Jangle
Ingredients:
Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate Processed With Alkali, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor), Caramel Popcorn (Sugar, Brown Rice Syrup, Popcorn, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Baking Soda), Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Milk, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor), Cookies (Cane Syrup, Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali, Cornstarch, Invert Sugar Syrup, Baking Soda, Sea Salt, Cocoa Extract [water, Ethyl Alcohol, Cocoa], Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Vanilla Bean Seeds, Natural Flavor, Cocoa Powder, Coffee Powder), Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Dark Chocolate [sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin {emulsifier}, Natural Vanilla Flavor], Ground Peanuts, Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Lactose, Salt, Palm Oil, Cornstarch, Soy Lecithin [emulsifier]), Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Milk Chocolate [sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Unsweetened Chocolate, Soy Lecithin {emulsifier} Natural Vanilla Flavor], Ground Peanuts, Sugar, Palm Kernel Oil, Lactose, Salt, Soy Lecithin [emulsifier]), Milk Chocolate Candies (Milk Chocolate [cane Syrup, Cocoa Butter, Unsweetened Chocolate, Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor], Sugar, Cane Syrup, Color Added [vegetable Juice, Beta Carotene], Acacia Gum, Confectioner’s Glaze [Carnauba Wax, Ethyl Alcohol]), Pretzels (Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Malted Barley Flour, Salt, Soybean Oil), White Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk, Nonfat Dry Milk, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin [emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Flavor).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Jingle Jangle mix falls short in providing a cleaner food option for health-conscious consumers. This product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which are significant factors in its low rating. The inclusion of added sugars, such as sugar and more harmful sweeteners like cane syrup and brown rice syrup, further diminishes its standing. The presence of potentially harmful additives including natural flavors, enriched flour, soy lecithin, and confectioner’s glaze contributes to its negative assessment.
The Trader Joe’s Jingle Jangle contains a variety of ingredients that raise concerns. It is made with multiple types of chocolate, caramel popcorn, cookies, peanut butter cups, milk chocolate candies, pretzels, and white chocolate. None of these ingredients are sourced from organic production, which is a priority for cleaner eating. The product also includes GMO ingredients, which many consumers aim to avoid due to environmental and health considerations.
Further examination reveals that this snack mix is laden with various sweeteners, both natural and processed. These additives contribute to the overall sugar content, which is a red flag for those monitoring their sugar intake for health reasons. The assortment of potentially harmful oils, such as soybean oil, palm kernel oil, and palm oil, are also problematic. These oils are often highly processed and may be linked to negative health impacts.
The use of additives like soy lecithin and natural flavors is another point of contention. While these ingredients are common in processed foods, they are not aligned with the principles of clean eating. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier, and while it is generally recognized as safe, it does not meet the criteria for a cleaner food product. Natural flavors are a vague category that does not disclose the specific sources or compositions of the flavoring agents used.
Trader Joe’s Jingle Jangle is a product that does not meet the standards set for cleaner, healthier food options. It contains a range of ingredients that are not organic, are genetically modified, and include added sugars and potentially harmful additives and oils. As such, it is advisable for those seeking healthier alternatives to consider other products that better align with the principles of clean eating.
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