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Plant-Based Ground Be'f (Canada)
Gardein · 30/100 · Not approved
1 not-approved ingredient detected
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Canola Oil | Not approved | Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil". |
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Maltodextrin | Caution | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×1 − 10×2 − 5×0 = 30
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Canola Oil | -50 | Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil". |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Maltodextrin | -10 | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
Ingredients
Watersoy protein concentrateSaltCanola OilGarlic Powderyeast extractOnion PowderspicesNatural Flavorcaramelvitamins and mineralsMaltodextrinmagnesium oxideferric orthophosphateniacinamidezinc oxidevitamin b12calcium pantothenatecopper gluconatepyridoxine hydrochloridethiamine hydrochlorideriboflavinfolic acid
Diets this fits
VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten-freeDairy-free
Certifications
Kosher
Label claims
Gluten Free
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