Perdue
Flavor:
Gluten Free Chicken Breast Tenders
Ingredients:
Boneless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Rice Flour, Yellow Corn Flour, Contains Less Than 2% Of Yellow Corn Meal, Salt, Corn Starch, Brown Sugar, Raisin Juice Concentrate, Honey, Yeast extract, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, White Peppers, Spices, Celery Extract.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Perdue Gluten Free Chicken Breast Tenders fall short of cleaner food standards as defined by our evaluation criteria. The product, while boasting a gluten-free label, raises concerns due to its ingredient composition.
The tenders have secured organic certification, which typically garners a positive response, yet this product deviates from ideal by not using non-GMO ingredients. The inclusion of brown sugar and sugar reflects the presence of added sugars, detracting from the product’s healthfulness. Furthermore, the use of corn starch is seen as a negative attribute, as it is considered a potentially harmful additive within our scoring system.
The ingredient list reveals the use of rice flour and yellow corn flour, which serve as gluten-free alternatives to traditional breading. However, the benefits of these substitutions are overshadowed by the product’s shortcomings. The presence of raisin juice concentrate and honey indicates additional sweetening agents beyond the direct addition of sugar. Yeast extract is often used to enhance flavor but can be a source of hidden additives that are not aligned with a clean eating philosophy.
The product’s reliance on several ingredients that do not meet the clean food criteria indicates room for improvement. To elevate its standing, a reformulation focusing on the exclusion of added sugars, the elimination of potentially harmful additives, and a commitment to non-GMO ingredients would be necessary.
The Perdue Gluten Free Chicken Breast Tenders, with a 2 out of 5 green leaves rating, reflect a product that has potential but is currently overshadowed by the use of ingredients that do not align with the highest standards of health and cleanliness in food options.
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