Trader Joes

Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Panettone falls short of our clean food standards. This traditional Italian holiday bread is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients. Our assessment penalizes the presence of added sugars, specifically calling out the inclusion of both sugar and glucose syrup. The product also features potentially harmful additives like mono-and diglycerides and natural flavors, which further detract from its green leaf rating.

Trader Joe’s Panettone is made with wheat flour and sultana raisins, with concentrated butter and candied orange peels adding to its ingredient list. A sourdough culture and egg yolks are part of the mix, with salt and skim milk powder completing the recipe. The lack of organic certification results in an initial deduction. The product’s failure to use non-GMO ingredients leads to further reduction in its score.

The addition of sugar, a common ingredient in many processed foods, is a concern for those seeking cleaner eating options. Even more troubling is the use of glucose syrup, a concentrated form of added sugar that impacts the overall healthfulness of the product. Meanwhile, the presence of mono-and diglycerides, often used as emulsifiers in baked goods, along with vaguely defined ‘natural flavors,’ contributes to the product’s low score. These ingredients are frequently scrutinized for their potential health implications and their inclusion here is a significant factor in our assessment.

The Trader Joe’s Panettone, with its combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and questionable additives, earns the lowest possible green leaf rating on our site. It is a product that consumers looking for cleaner food options might consider avoiding. Our scoring system aims to guide consumers towards healthier, more natural food choices, and this particular item does not meet the criteria for a recommendation on our platform.