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) — A genuine, minimally processed oil with healthy monounsaturated fats.
• Maltodextrin (concerning) — Ultra-processed filler with a very high glycemic index; a hallmark of NOVA 4 food.
• Mango, tomatillo, onion, red peppers (safe) — Real produce adding flavor and some nutrients.
• Lime juice & cilantro (safe) — Whole-food seasoning.
• Natural Flavors (moderate) — Catch-all term for an undisclosed flavor blend — not harmful, but it undercuts a 'clean' label and isn't really 'no artificial' transparency.
• 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 seed oil in a trace amount; not a concern at this level.
• Potato starch & potato flour (moderate) — Refined starch thickeners — non-paleo fillers.
• Jalapeno, spices, garlic puree (safe) — Real aromatics and heat.
• Xanthan Gum (moderate) — Another stabilizer stacked on guar; emulsifier load is associated with gut-lining irritation.
• Salt (moderate) — Ready meals tend to run salt-heavy; watch the sodium.