Unreal Candy Milk Chocolate Gems

Unreal Candy

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Ingredients:

Milk Chocolate (Organic Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Nonfat Milk, Whole Milk Powder, Cane Sugar*, Organic Blue Agave Inulin, Sunflower Lecithin, Vanilla), Organic Cane Sugar, Gum Acacia, Colored With (Turmeric, Beet Juice, Spirulina Extract, Red Radish Juice), Organic Tapioca syrup, Carnauba Wax.

Rating:     Not Clean

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Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Unreal Candy Milk Chocolate Gems fall short in the clean food category. The product does not boast an organic label, which is a significant factor in its low rating, as our standards prioritize organic ingredients. Additionally, the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) further detracts from its score, aligning the product with practices that many health-conscious consumers aim to avoid.

The Unreal Candy Milk Chocolate Gems include ingredients such as organic chocolate liquor and cocoa butter, which may appeal to those seeking less processed options. However, the addition of nonfat milk, whole milk powder, and cane sugar raises concerns due to their processed nature and the fact that they are not organic. The use of organic blue agave inulin and sunflower lecithin does little to offset the negative impact of these ingredients on the overall score.

Furthermore, the product contains added sugars, a detrimental component in any food item striving for a clean label. Cane sugar and organic tapioca syrup, specifically, are two sweeteners that contribute to the reduction in points. These sugars are flagged for their potential health impacts and their commonality in processed foods.

The inclusion of natural colorants such as turmeric, beet juice, spirulina extract, and red radish juice is a positive aspect, as these are derived from plants and are preferable to artificial colors. The coating of the candies with gum acacia and carnauba wax is typical for this type of confectionery, yet it does not contribute positively to the clean food criteria.

The Unreal Candy Milk Chocolate Gems have room for improvement. Transitioning to an entirely organic ingredient list and eliminating GMOs would enhance their standing. Reducing or replacing added sugars with alternatives that have a lesser effect on blood sugar levels would also benefit the product’s rating. The current formulation does not align with the high standards of clean, healthy eating that many consumers seek today.

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