Perdue
Flavor:
Chicken Plus® Snackers™ Bbq Flavor
Ingredients:
Boneless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Wheat Flour, Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Water, Cabbage, Sugar. Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Brown Sugar, Potato Starch, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Chipotle Pepper, Tomato Powder, Maltodextrin, Pea Protein, Yellow Corn Flour, Spices (Including Celery Seed), Wheat Gluten, White Pepper, Citric Acid, Natural Smoke Flavor, Leavening (Cream Of Tartar, Sodium Bicarbonate:), Yeast extract, Sunflower Oil, Spice, Yeast, Whole Dehydrated Yellow Pea, Whole Dehydrated Chickpea, Vinegar, Bamboo Fiber, Psyllium Husk.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a single green leaf rating, the Perdue Chicken Plus® Snackers™ BBQ Flavor ranks low on our scale for cleaner food options. This product falls short in several categories that contribute to a healthy diet. The primary concerns stem from the inclusion of ingredients that do not align with a cleaner eating philosophy.
The product is not organic, which is a significant factor in our evaluation process. Organic foods typically contain fewer pesticides and are often considered a healthier choice by consumers looking for cleaner food options. The presence of GMOs in the ingredients list further detracts from the product’s score. GMOs are often avoided by those seeking natural and unmodified food sources.
Added sugars are another critical issue with this product. The inclusion of brown sugar and sugar contributes to the overall caloric content without providing significant nutritional value. Citric acid, though naturally occurring in citrus fruits, is often used as a preservative and contributes to the added sugar content when used in processed foods.
The product contains flavor additives, which are viewed negatively on our scale. These additives are typically synthetic and can be a cause for concern among consumers looking for pure and unprocessed food options. Furthermore, maltodextrin, identified as a known harmful additive, is present in the ingredients. This additive is often used as a thickener or filler and has been associated with spikes in blood sugar levels and potential adverse health effects.
The use of vegetables such as cauliflower, chickpeas, cabbage, and peas does incorporate some nutritional value into the snack. However, the benefits are overshadowed by the aforementioned concerns. The product also includes various other ingredients, such as wheat flour, potato starch, and spices, which are common in processed foods.
Consumers who prioritize cleaner, more natural food choices may find this product does not meet their standards. Despite its attempt to integrate vegetables, the presence of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and harmful additives significantly diminishes its standing as a healthy snack option. Those seeking cleaner, more wholesome foods will likely look elsewhere.
Certifications:
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