Trader Joes
Flavor:
Thai Style Green Chili Sauce
Ingredients:
Green Chili Pepper, Rice Bran Oil, Garlic Puree (Garlic, Citric Acid [acidifier]), Fire Roasted Green Jalapeno Peppers (Roasted Green Jalapeno Peppers, Vinegar), Shallot, Cane Sugar, Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Lemon Grass Puree (Lemon Grass, Water, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid [acidifier]), Lime Juice Powder (Maltodextrin, Lime Juice Solids), Ground Thai Lime Leaves, Oregano Extract, Natural Flavor, Potato Extract, Maltodextrin, Cultured Dextrose.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Trader Joe’s Thai Style Green Chili Sauce falls short of the standards set by our website for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, factors that significantly detract from its rating.
The presence of added sugars, specifically cane sugar and citric acid, further reduces the product’s score. More concerning are the additional sweeteners such as dextrose, which not only contribute to the overall sugar content but may also pose health risks when consumed in excess over time. The sauce also includes a range of additives like natural flavor and potato extract, which are often used to enhance taste but may not align with the cleaner, more natural food options many consumers seek.
Xanthan gum, listed among the ingredients, is commonly used as a thickening agent but is another factor in the deduction of the product’s score due to its potential as a harmful additive. Maltodextrin, a highly processed ingredient typically derived from corn, wheat, or potato starch, also impacts the score negatively. It has been flagged as a known harmful additive due to its high glycemic index and its role in disrupting gut bacteria.
The inclusion of these ingredients suggests that the Trader Joe’s Thai Style Green Chili Sauce may not be the best choice for those aiming for a diet centered on clean eating. This product has received the lowest possible rating on our green leaf scale, reflecting our advice to consumers to steer clear of it in favor of healthier, more natural alternatives. The overall assessment of the sauce, based on its ingredients and how it aligns with our criteria for cleaner food options, indicates that it does not meet the standards we advocate for a health-conscious diet.
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