Trader Joes
Flavor:
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
Pie Filling (Sugar, Pumpkin Puree, Water, Nonfat Dry Milk, Eggs, Palm Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of Modified Tapioca Starch/Flour, Ground Cinnamon, Cultured Dextrose [for Freshness], Inulin, Sea Salt, Ground Ginger, Cloves), Pie Crust (Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Palm Oil, Sugar, Water, Eggs, Sea Salt, Nonfat Dry Milk, Baking Powder [sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate], Baking Soda).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pie falls significantly short of the clean food standards set by our website. This rating reflects the product’s composition of ingredients that are neither organic nor non-GMO. The inclusion of added sugars, in the form of both sugar and dextrose, further detracts from its score. Furthermore, the pie contains enriched flour and palm oil, which are considered potentially harmful additives and oils, respectively.
The pie filling, comprised of sugar, pumpkin puree, and a variety of other ingredients, raises concerns due to the use of palm oil and modified tapioca starch. Cultured dextrose, included for freshness, and inulin are also present, contributing to the negative assessment. The sea salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and cloves offer some natural flavoring but do not offset the negative aspects of the other ingredients.
The pie crust is made with unbleached enriched flour, which includes several vitamins and minerals but is regarded as a less desirable option compared to whole grain alternatives. Palm oil appears again in the crust, reinforcing the negative impact on the product’s score. Additional ingredients such as sugar, water, and eggs are standard in pie crusts, but the presence of nonfat dry milk, baking powder, and baking soda indicates the use of further additives.
This product’s low rating stems from its failure to meet the criteria for cleaner, healthier food options. The absence of organic certification, the presence of GMOs, and the use of added sugars and harmful additives contribute to its bottom-tier score. The Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pie’s ingredient list does not align with the values of those seeking cleaner, more natural food products, and as such, it is recommended to avoid this item in favor of options that better meet these criteria.
Certifications:
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