Trader Joes
Flavor:
Mini (Almost) Everything Bagel Sandwich Crackers
Ingredients:
Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Butter (Cream [milk], Salt), Palm Oil, Sugar, Cream Cheese Powder (Cream Cheese Blend [pasteurized Milk And Cream, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Carob Bean Gum], Nonfat Dry Milk, Disodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor), Whey Powder, Rice Syrup, Seasoning (Poppy Seeds, Dried Onions, Dried Garlic, Salt), Wheat Starch, Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate, Onion Powder, Flavoring (Natural Flavors [milk], Salt, Sodium Caseinate [milk], Yeast Extract), Soy Lecithin, Lactic Acid Powder (Lactic Acid, Calcium Lactate), Dried Glucose Syrup, Acacia Gum, Beta Carotene (Color).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Green Leaf Rating: 1/5
Trader Joe’s Mini (Almost) Everything Bagel Sandwich Crackers receive our lowest green leaf rating, indicating a product that falls short of our clean food standards. This snack is not organic, and it lacks non-GMO ingredients, both of which are significant factors in our assessment. The presence of added sugars, particularly sugar and glucose syrup, further detracts from its healthfulness. These sweeteners are unnecessary and contribute to the negative score.
The crackers also contain several ingredients that raise concerns. Natural flavors, flavoring, and enriched flour are ambiguous terms that often mask the true nature of the components. Soy lecithin, used as an emulsifier, is another additive we prefer to avoid. Additionally, the use of palm oil is problematic, not only for its potential health implications but also for its environmental impact, as palm oil production is linked to deforestation and habitat destruction.
The inclusion of potentially harmful additives and oils indicates a product that does not align with our mission to promote cleaner food options. While the product might be convenient for consumers seeking a quick snack, the health and environmental costs are too significant to overlook.
The Trader Joe’s Mini (Almost) Everything Bagel Sandwich Crackers is a product that consumers who are mindful about clean eating and environmental sustainability should avoid. With a green leaf rating of 1/5, it is clear that there are better choices available that do not compromise on these important values. Our rating system is designed to guide consumers toward healthier and more responsible food selections, and this product does not meet the criteria for a recommendation.
Certifications:
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