Five big retailer groups control most of the US grocery sales.  How do they rank in terms of the foods with Seed Oils?

Seed oils are extracted from the seeds of plants, commonly used in cooking, baking, and processed foods.  They are prevalent in about one-third of US packaged foods due to their high smoke points, mild flavors, and affordability. Seed oils are high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), particularly omega-6 fatty acids, which can be beneficial in moderation is generally overconsumed in the American diet and there are studies that tie over consumption of seed oils to inflammation and health concerns, including cancer.  

WISEcode SeedOilsTM identifies foods with processed seed oils, helping you make mindful choices about the level of your omega-6 intake. Processed seed oils are widely used by food companies for their bland taste and smell, long shelf life and heat stability and they are inexpensive.  However, many are concerned about the health impact of over consumption of linoleic acid and want to reduce their omega-6 intake.

In the U.S., about 66% of all US packaged foods are Seed Oil free.

According to WISEdataTM*, only 2 of these food chains are lower than the national average of 66% Seed Oil free.  Ahold, Kroger and Albertson are all significantly below the national average of seed oil free foods.  Why do these three chains not care about seed oils which many believe are directly tied to American’s health? Albertsons' is in last place which is not surprising since it makes all our “WORSE” list to date. 

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