Braised Pork — BULLSHIT

Munch or Dump rates Braised Pork by Paleo BULLSHIT — score 0/90.

Sold under a giant 'PALEO' banner, but the list is full of things no paleo plan allows: maltodextrin, dextrose, canola oil and natural flavors.

Why this verdict

• Branded 'PALEO' yet contains maltodextrin, dextrose and canola oil — all non-paleo
• Maltodextrin spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar
• Stacked flavor enhancers: yeast extract, chicken base flavor, natural flavors
• Added sugar (dextrose) hidden inside a 'clean eating' product
• Marketing claim creates a far healthier impression than the formula deserves

Ingredients (13)

• Seasoned pork (safe) — Real pork with salt and spice plus smoke flavor — solid protein base.
• Potatoes & sweet potatoes (safe) — Whole-food starches, fine in moderation.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (safe) — Cold-pressed olive oil, rich in monounsaturated fat and polyphenols. A staple culinary fat, not a food to eat by the spoonful.
• Maltodextrin (moderate) — Highly processed starch-derived carbohydrate used as a carrier and texturizer; spikes blood sugar readily.
• Mango, tomatillo, onion, red peppers (safe) — Real produce adding flavor and some nutrients.
• Lime juice & cilantro (safe) — Whole-food seasoning.
• Natural Flavors (safe) — Flavor compounds derived from natural sources.
• Chicken base flavor (yeast extract, rendered chicken fat, dextrose, spice extracts) (concerning) — Stacked flavor-enhancer blend with hidden sugar (dextrose) and yeast extract (glutamates).
• CANOLA OIL (moderate) — Refined vegetable oil.
• Potato starch & potato flour (moderate) — Refined starch thickeners — non-paleo fillers.
• Jalapeno, spices, garlic puree (safe) — Real aromatics and heat.
• Xanthan Gum (moderate) — Industrial thickener.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.