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Werther’s Original
Flavor:
Soft Caramels
Ingredients:
Glucose Syrup (From Wheat Or Corn), Sugar, Condensed Skim Milk, Palm Oil, Sorbitol Syrup (From Wheat Or Corn), Cream, Whey, Butter, Contains Less Than 2% Of Reduced Minerals Whey, Salt, Sugar Cane Syrup, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Werther’s Original Soft Caramels fall at the low end of the scale on our website, which prioritizes cleaner food options. This rating reflects the product’s composition, which includes several ingredients that raise health concerns or do not align with cleaner eating principles.
The caramels are not organic, and they contain genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which already sets them back in terms of our health standards. Furthermore, the product includes added sugars, such as sugar and glucose syrup, as well as additional sweeteners like cane syrup and sorbitol syrup. The presence of these sugars contributes to the product’s low score, as excessive sugar consumption is linked to various health issues.
Moreover, Werther’s Original Soft Caramels contain additives that may be harmful. Artificial flavor and soy lecithin are included in its recipe, and while soy lecithin is often used as an emulsifier in food products, some consumers prefer to avoid it due to potential health concerns or dietary restrictions. The use of artificial flavor is particularly noteworthy, as it is associated with negative health implications and is often avoided by those seeking natural ingredients.
Palm oil, which is present in the caramels, is another contentious ingredient. Beyond health implications, palm oil production is frequently criticized for its environmental impact, including deforestation and habitat destruction. The inclusion of palm oil in the ingredient list contributes to the product’s low rating.
The presence of artificial flavor is a significant factor in the scoring, as it is both a potentially harmful additive and an artificial ingredient. This double count against the product’s overall healthfulness leads to a substantial deduction in its score.
Werther’s Original Soft Caramels, with their 1/5 green leaf rating, are not recommended for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The product’s ingredients list reveals the use of non-organic, GMO components, multiple forms of added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and environmentally controversial oils, all of which are at odds with the principles of clean eating.
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