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CI Rating:
100
Snack Ball
Fig & Walnut
Sunny Fruit
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Clean Ingredients Verified
CI Rating:
70
Worchester Sauce
Shire Sauce
Suzie's
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Clean Ingredients Verified
CI Rating:
100
Ramen Noodles Brick Only
Millet & Brown
Lotus Foods
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Clean Ingredients Verified
CI Rating:
73
Ramen Noodles Soup
Shiitake Mushroom
Koyo
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CI Rating:
68
Rice Instant
Parmesan Risotto
Lundberg
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CI Rating:
80
Snack Truffles
Chocolate & Sea Salt
Alter Eco
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1.1 /5.0
Snack Ball
Fig & Walnut
Sunny Fruit
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Final Thoughts:
A whole-food, vegan energy ball, offering sustained energy without added sugars or sodium as a clean, gluten-free snack. Risks are very low, dominated by high risk of tree nut allergies (walnuts/coconut, plus shared equipment cross-contamination); moderate digestive upset from high fiber for IBS/low-fiber eaters; and blood sugar watch for diabetics due to 9g natural fruit sugars - otherwise nutrient-rich and safe for frequent use. Wholesome and clean ingredients. One of the cleanest snacks commercially available.
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1.1 /5.0
Worchester Sauce
Shire Sauce
Suzie's
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The nutrition label indicates zero added sugars, but the ingredient label lists organic sugar. CI automatically assumes the sugar content level is high until proven otherwise. The added soy does not appear to be organic. Total salt is 160mg but the salt source is not identified. Although the rating is not ideal, it is a healthier choice when compared to conventional alternatives.
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4.1 /5.0
Ramen Noodles Brick Only
Millet & Brown
Lotus Foods
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One of the cleanest ramen noodles commercially available (no soup packet included).
Taste Rating:
None listed; free from top 9 allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, egg, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame) (low risk, confirmed via Kids Advisory, Allergen Inside).
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Very clean, minimal ingredients and no added sugars, sodium, or oils. Risks are very low, featuring no added sugars posing no blood sugar concern (FoodB.ca, Food Insider); no sodium (0mg) posing no hypertension risk (EWG Food Scores, MyFoodData); and no artificial additives or allergens, with millet and brown rice providing fiber for digestion but potential mild GI sensitivity from grain texture when cooked (Toxic-Free Foundation, PubChem).
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CI recommends this product as a healthy noodle alternative to conventional ramen due to its organic, gluten-free profile with no added sugars, sodium, or oils, providing 5g protein and 2g fiber for digestion and sustained energy, suitable for clean eating, vegan, and low-sodium diets. Why? The millet and brown rice base offers cleaner nutrition compared to fried ramen (e.g., 100% less sodium than Maruchan, MyFoodData), supporting heart health and blood sugar stability, though it’s just the brick (add your own broth). One of the cleanest ramen noodles commercially available.
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Organic Brown Rice Flour, Organic Millet Flour.
Ingredients
Calories: 120, Total Fat: 1.5g (2% DV), Saturated Fat: 0g (0% DV), Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg (0% DV), Sodium: 0mg (0% DV), Total Carbohydrate: 23g (8% DV), Dietary Fiber: 2g (7% DV), Total Sugars: 0g (Includes 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein: 5g (10% DV), Vitamin C: 0mg (0% DV), Vitamin D: 0mcg (0% DV), Iron: 1.4mg (6% DV), Calcium: 26mg (2% DV), Potassium: 169mg (4% DV).
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4.2 /5.0
Ramen Noodles Soup
Shiitake Mushroom
Koyo
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Salt: 10 points
Glutamate: 5 points
Ultra-Processed: 5 points
Packaging: 5 points
Sugar: 1 point
Natural Flavors: 1 point
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Salt: Sea salt at 730mg exceeds 500mg per serving; no >3g fiber and protein exemption (fiber 2g <3g, protein 7g). Sources: Sea salt (from noodles and soup packet, confirmed via MyFoodData, EWG Food Scores).
Glutamate: Shoyu powder and miso powder (both containing soybeans, wheat, sea salt) are “always” glutamate sources (per Glutamate Methodology database), listed mid-to-low in soup packet (estimated 1-5% serving size). Sources: Shoyu powder, miso powder (verified via Toxic-Free Foundation, PubChem).
Ultra-Processed: Mixed UPF/minimally processed: 12 ingredients with 2-3 additives (spices, shoyu/miso powders) and ~50% whole foods (wheat flour, shiitake mushrooms); ready-to-eat ramen. Sources: Ingredient list, product description (Harvard Processed Foods Tool, TrueFood Tech).
Packaging: Plastic packaging (assumed single-use, no BPA-free/recyclability disclosure on koyonoodles.com, Toxic-Free Foundation flags plastic risks, no B Corporation sustainability certification). Sources: Product webpage, retailer descriptions.
Sugar: <1g added sugar is <5g per serving and <10% of serving size (<1g/57g <2%); no >3g fiber and protein exemption (fiber 2g <3g, protein 7g). Sources: Sugar (likely organic cane sugar, verified via FoodB.ca, OpenFoodFacts).
Natural Flavors: Organic spices and vegetable powders (onion, garlic, green onion, shiitake mushroom, kombu, ginger, black pepper) listed mid-list (trace, <1% serving size); no explicit source, treated as natural flavors (flagged by Toxic-Free Foundation, Conscious Bunny). Sources: Organic spices, vegetable powders (onion, garlic, green onion, shiitake mushroom, kombu, ginger, black pepper).
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Soy (present in shoyu powder, miso powder; high risk for soy allergies, confirmed via Kids Advisory, Allergen Inside); wheat (present in organic wheat flour; high risk for wheat/gluten allergies); none other listed (low risk for other allergens, per label; not gluten-free due to wheat; potential cross-contamination with soy/wheat, low risk for others, per Food Insider).
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Clean, plant-based ingredients but high sodium, glutamate, and ultra-processed nature. Risks are moderate to high, featuring low added sugars (<1g, 0% DV) posing no blood sugar concern (FoodB.ca, Food Insider); high sodium (730mg, 32% DV) raising hypertension risk for frequent users (EWG Food Scores, MyFoodData); glutamate sources (shoyu, miso) posing sensitivity risk (e.g., migraines) for 1-2% of individuals (Toxic-Free Foundation, PubChem); ultra-processed formulation increasing cardiometabolic risk (Harvard Tool, TrueFood Tech); plastic packaging posing minor environmental/health risks (Toxic-Free Foundation); and soy/wheat allergens posing high allergy risk (Kids Advisory, Allergen Inside).
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CI recommends this product with caution as a healthier ramen alternative to conventional instant noodles due to its vegan, low-fat profile with organic noodles, no MSG (labeled), and minimal sugar, suitable for clean eating and low-calorie diets. Why? The heirloom wheat noodles and shiitake broth offer cleaner nutrition than fried ramen (e.g., 50% less fat than Maruchan, MyFoodData), supporting heart health and blood sugar stability, but high sodium, glutamate, ultra-processed nature, and plastic packaging require moderation, especially for sensitive individuals or those with soy/wheat allergies. Best for occasional meals; avoid if soy/wheat-allergic or glutamate-sensitive. Although the rating is not ideal, this product is a better choice than conventional alternatives.
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ORGANIC NOODLES: Organic Wheat Flour, Sea Salt. SOUP PACKET: Shoyu Powder (Soybeans, Wheat, Sea Salt), Miso Powder (Soybeans, Sea Salt), Kombu Powder, Shiitake Mushroom Powder, Shiitake Mushrooms, Onion Powder, Sea Salt, Sugar, Green Onion, Garlic Pepper, Ginger Powder, Black Pepper.
Ingredients
Calories 200, Total Fat 1g 1%, Saturated Fat 0g 0%, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg 0%, Sodium 730mg 32%, Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%, Dietary Fiber 2g 7%, Total Sugars 2g, Includes <1g Added Sugars 0%, Protein 7g, Vitamin D 0mcg 0%, Calcium 17mg 2%, Iron 1mg 6%, Potassium 115mg 2%.
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4.3 /5.0
Rice Instant
Parmesan Risotto
Lundberg
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Salt: 10 points
Glutamate: 5 points
Ultra-Processed: 5 points
Dairy: 5 points
Packaging: 5 points
Sugar: 1 point
Natural Flavors: 1 point
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Salt: Sea salt at 740mg exceeds 500mg per serving; no >3g fiber and protein exemption (fiber 1g <3g, protein 7g). Sources: Sea salt (confirmed via MyFoodData, EWG Food Scores).
Glutamate: *Yeast Extract is “always” glutamate source, listed mid-list (estimated 1-5% serving size, per Toxic-Free Foundation, PubChem). Sources: *Yeast Extract (organic, but glutamate confirmed via Toxic-Free Foundation, PubChem).
Ultra-Processed: Mixed UPF/minimally processed: 17 ingredients with 4-5 additives (natural flavors, yeast extract, lactic acid, citric acid, spices) and ~40% whole foods (arborio rice, cheeses); ready-to-eat risotto mix. Sources: Ingredient list, product description (Harvard Processed Foods Tool, TrueFood Tech).
Dairy: *Nonfat Milk, *Parmesan Cheese, *Cheddar Cheese, *Butter Powder, *Sweet Cream Powder are organic but not pasture-raised (assumed organic feedlot, per Lundberg site and USDA Organic standards).
Sources: *Nonfat Milk, *Parmesan Cheese, *Cheddar Cheese, *Butter Powder, *Sweet Cream Powder (verified via certification databases, ConsumerLab.com).
Packaging: Plastic packaging (assumed single-use, no BPA-free/recyclability disclosure on lundberg.com, Toxic-Free Foundation flags plastic risks, no B Corporation certification). Sources: Product webpage, retailer descriptions (Amazon, Walmart).
Sugar: 2g added sugar is <5g per serving and <10% of serving size (2g/62g = 3.2%); no >3g fiber and protein exemption (fiber 1g <3g, protein 7g). Sources: *Cane sugar (organic, verified via FoodB.ca, OpenFoodFacts).
Natural Flavors: *Natural Flavors listed mid-list (trace, <1% serving size); no explicit source, treated as natural flavors (flagged by Toxic-Free Foundation, Conscious Bunny). Sources: *Natural Flavors (flagged by Toxic-Free Foundation, Conscious Bunny).
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Milk (present in *Nonfat Milk, *Parmesan Cheese, *Cheddar Cheese, *Butter Powder, *Sweet Cream Powder, high risk for milk allergies, prevalence 2-3% per J. Allergy Clin. Immunol., 2023, confirmed via Kids Advisory, Allergen Inside); wheat (present in organic starch, high risk for wheat/gluten allergies, prevalence 0.5-1%); none other listed (low risk for other allergens, per label; not gluten-free due to wheat; potential cross-contamination with milk/wheat, low risk for others, per Food Insider).
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Clean, plant-based ingredients but high sodium, glutamate, and ultra-processed nature. Risks are moderate to high, featuring low added sugars (2g, 4% DV) posing minimal blood sugar concern (FoodB.ca, Food Insider); high sodium (740mg, 31% DV) raising hypertension risk for frequent users (EWG Food Scores, MyFoodData); *glutamate from yeast extract posing sensitivity risk (e.g., migraines) for 1-2% of individuals (Toxic-Free Foundation, PubChem); ultra-processed formulation increasing cardiometabolic risk (Harvard Tool, TrueFood Tech); dairy from organic feedlot conditions posing moderate welfare concerns (Global Animal Partnership, ConsumerLab.com); plastic packaging posing minor environmental/health risks (Toxic-Free Foundation); and milk/wheat allergens posing high allergy risk (Kids Advisory, Allergen Inside).
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CI recommends this product with caution as a healthy instant risotto alternative to conventional mixes due to its organic, gluten-free profile with regenerative rice, no artificial additives, and low fat, suitable for clean eating and low-calorie diets. Why? The arborio rice and cheese flavors offer cleaner nutrition than conventional risotto (e.g., 50% less fat than Uncle Ben's, MyFoodData), supporting heart health and blood sugar stability, but high sodium, glutamate, ultra-processed nature, dairy welfare concerns, and plastic packaging require moderation, especially for sensitive individuals or those with milk/wheat allergies. Avoid if milk/wheat-allergic or glutamate-sensitive. This product is somewhat better than conventional alternatives.
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*Regenerative Organic Certified Arborio Rice, Sea Salt, *Nonfat Milk, *Parmesan Cheese (*Pasteurized Milk, Sea Salt, Bacterial Cultures, Enzymes), *Cheddar Cheese (*Pasteurized Milk, Bacterial Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), *Butter Powder [*Butter (*Cream, Salt), *Nonfat Dry Milk], *Sweet Cream Powder, *Rice Flour, *Cane Sugar, *Yeast Extract (*Yeast Extract, Salt), *Garlic Powder, *Onion Powder, *Natural Flavors, *Spices, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, *Turmeric (Color). *Organic Ingredient.
Ingredients
Calories 220, Total Fat 2g (3% DV), Saturated Fat 1g (5% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 5mg (2% DV), Sodium 740mg (31% DV), Total Carbohydrate 45g (15% DV), Dietary Fiber 1g (4% DV), Sugars 2g, Protein 7g.
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Snack Truffles
Chocolate & Sea Salt
Alter Eco
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10-point deduction: A catch-all definition which may consist of one or multiple undisclosed substances, including hundreds of chemicals, solvents, MSG derivatives, artificial preservatives, processing agents - many of which are synthetic.
5-point deduction: It is chemically identical to refined white sugar (sucrose) and poses the same health risks when consumed in excess, including weight gain, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and dental issues. The "organic" label means it's derived from sugarcane grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs, and is minimally processed.
5-point deduction: The sole source of the 13g added sugars does not come from refined white sugar but from organic raw cane sugar. The low amount (13g) reflects a minimal inclusion, consistent with the product’s health-focused branding. The 13g of added sugar exceeds the recommended threshold of 12.5g per serving.
No deduction: Analysis suggests sea salt’s risks are manageable with moderation, but a low-sodium alternative could enhance the product’s health profile. This product contains 45mg, which is 2% of the 2,000mg daily Recommended Dietary Allowance.
Final Thoughts:
This are organic, non-GMO, Fair Trade milk chocolate confections with a salted ganache, providing 210 calories, 2g protein, and minimal fiber (1g) per 3-truffle serving with ethical sourcing but high indulgence factors. Risks are moderate, featuring high dairy allergy/lactose intolerance potential; moderate-high saturated fat (9g, 45% DV) from cocoa butter/coconut oil elevating cholesterol concerns; and high added sugars (13g, 52% DV) from cane sugar (100%) risking blood sugar spikes and dental issues for diabetics. Clean, vegan, and ethically traded. It outperforms many chocolate snacks in simplicity and sustainability.