Burger King
Flavor:
French Toast Sticks
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Corn Syrup, Yeast, Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Corn Flour, Dough Conditioners (May Contain One Or More Of The Following: Mono- And Diglycerides, Ethoxylated Mono- And Diglycerides, Calcium And Sodium Stearoyl Lactylates, Calcium Iodate, Calcium Peroxide, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide, Enzymes), Yeast Nutrients (Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Ammonium Sulfate), Corn Starch, Natural Flavour, Glycerol Monooleate, Polysorbate 60, Calcium Propionate Added To Retard Spoilage, Turmeric And Paprika Extractives, Soy Lecithin, Soy Flour. Batter And Breading: Water, Bleached Wheat Flour, (Enriched With Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Wheat Flour, Sugar, Yellow Corn Flour, Soy Flour, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Dextrose, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Lecithin, Gum Arabic, Leavening (Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Yeast, Glycerine, Natural And Artificial Flavour, Polysorbate 80,
Carrageenan.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Burger King French Toast Sticks offer little in the way of clean eating. These breakfast items are not organic, incorporate GMO ingredients, and contain added sugars, such as sugar, dextrose, and corn syrup. The ingredient list reveals a variety of potentially harmful additives, including natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, polysorbates, soy lecithin, glycerin, and corn starch. More concerning is the presence of carrageenan, a known harmful additive, and the use of soybean oil, a harmful oil.
The product’s composition reflects a reliance on processed elements that detract from its nutritional value. The use of enriched bleached flour and yellow corn flour underscores a processed base, and the inclusion of modifiers like modified corn starch and various leavening agents further aligns the product with heavily processed foods. The list also shows the use of preservatives such as calcium propionate, intended to extend shelf life but at the cost of clean eating.
The batter and breading, a significant part of the French Toast Sticks, are made with additional wheat flour and soy flour, compounding the product’s processed nature. The use of gum arabic, carrageenan, and lecithin in the batter points to a focus on texture and preservation over healthfulness.
It is clear from the ingredients that the Burger King French Toast Sticks fall short of offering a cleaner food option. The product heavily features ingredients that are either non-organic, GMO, or potentially harmful to health. As such, the 1/5 green leaves rating reflects the product’s alignment with unhealthier choices in the market. Those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food alternatives would do well to steer clear of this product.
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