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Wonderbread
Flavor:
Wonder Giant
Ingredients:
Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of Each of the Following: Yeast, Salt, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Dough Conditioners (Contains One or More of the Following: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monoglycerides and/or Diglycerides, Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Iodate, DATEM, Ethoxylated Mono- and Diglycerides, Enzymes), Soy Flour, Yeast Food (Ammonium Sulfate), Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Soy Lecithin, Calcium Propionate (to Retard Spoilage).
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 2/5 Green Leaves
The Wonderbread Wonder Giant is a bread product that earns a modest 2 out of 5 green leaves on our health-conscious scale. This rating reflects the product’s composition and adherence to our standards for cleaner food options. The bread is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which detracts from its overall score. The presence of added sugars further reduces its standing, as we prioritize food items that limit unnecessary sweeteners.
Delving into the specifics, the ingredients list reveals several components that contribute to the bread’s low rating. The utilization of enriched flour, which has been fortified with vitamins and minerals, may initially appear beneficial, but the processing involved detracts from the natural wholesomeness of the grain. Additionally, the product contains soybean oil, a processed oil that we classify as harmful due to its typically high levels of omega-6 fatty acids and potential for containing trans fats.
Furthermore, the bread includes a variety of additives such as sodium stearoyl lactylate, calcium stearoyl lactylate, monoglycerides, diglycerides, and soy lecithin. These emulsifiers and dough conditioners, while common in commercial baking, are not aligned with our clean eating criteria. They are often synthesized and can be replaced with more natural alternatives in bread-making.
The inclusion of calcium propionate as a preservative also impacts the product’s score. While it extends shelf life, the preference for our community is for natural preservation methods or ingredients that do not require such additives.
The product’s composition leaves ample room for improvement. A switch to organic grains, elimination of GMOs, reduction of added sugars, and the removal of processed oils and synthetic additives would be necessary steps to elevate the Wonderbread Wonder Giant in our rankings. The current formulation does not meet the high standards for those seeking cleaner, more natural food options.
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