chick fil a
Flavor:
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients:
Chicken (Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Containing Up To 16% Solution Of Water, Seasoning [Yeast extract, Onion Powder, Sea Salt, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Salt, Corn Maltodextrin, Gum Arabic, Natural Flavor, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Vinegar Solids], Chicken Flavor [chicken Breast Meat, Chicken Stock, Salt, Maltodextrin], Modified Corn Starch, Apple Cider Vinegar, Water, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Cane Molasses, Salt, Spices, Chicken Fat, Dehydrated Onion, Yeast extract, Corn Maltodextrin, Lemon Peel, Dehydrated Garlic, Red Bell Pepper, Paprika, Parsley, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor [including Smoke] And Calcium Disodium EDTA [to Protect Quality], High Oleic Canola Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane Added To Reduce Foaming), Brioche Bun (Water, Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Grain Blend [whole Wheat Flour, Whole Grain Yellow Corn Flour, Organic Whole Grain Oat Flour, Whole Grain Barley Flour, Whole Grain Triticale Flour, Whole Grain Rye Flour, Salt], Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Honey, Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour Blend [wheat Flour, Cultured Wheat Flour], Salt, Monoglyceride, Guar Gum, Rolled Baby Oats, Degerminated Yellow Corn Flour, Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Vinegar, Wheat Bran Topping, Wheat Flour, Maltodextrin, Acetic Acid, Pea Protein, Cornstarch, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid [dough Conditioner], Canola Oil, Natural Flavor, Paprika, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Organic Rice Concentrate, Turmeric, Sunflower Oil, Potato Protein, Faba Bean Protein, Gum Arabic, Citric Acid, Sesame Flour), Tomato, Green Leaf Lettuce, Honey Roasted Bbq (Soybean Oil, Sugar, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Honey, Mustard [water, Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Spices. May Contain Paprika And Garlic Powder], Tomato Paste, Egg Yolks, Salt, Onion Puree, Natural Smoke Flavor, Annatto Color, Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate Added As Preservatives, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Mustard Seed, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Dehydrated Onion, Spices, Caramel Color, Dehydrated Garlic, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added To Protect Flavor)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich falls significantly short of the standards for cleaner, healthier food options. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which detracts from its clean food status. The presence of added sugars such as molasses, sugar, and citric acid, alongside dextrose—a form of sugar associated with more detrimental health effects—further diminishes its healthfulness.
The sandwich contains a range of additives, including natural flavors and enriched flour, which are commonly used in processed foods but are considered less desirable by those seeking cleaner eating options. Xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and calcium disodium EDTA are included in the recipe, all of which serve as preservatives or stabilizers but are viewed skeptically by health-conscious consumers. The inclusion of caramel color, a coloring agent with potential health concerns, along with propylene glycol and sodium benzoate, compounds often associated with adverse effects, contributes to the product’s low rating.
Moreover, the sandwich is made with oils like canola and soybean oil, which are often processed and may not align with a cleaner diet that prioritizes minimally processed ingredients. These oils are frequently sourced from genetically modified crops, raising additional concerns for those avoiding GMOs.
The Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich, with its array of non-organic, GMO, and additive-laden ingredients, presents a less-than-ideal choice for consumers seeking out the cleanest food options. The product’s low green leaf rating reflects its position at the bottom of the health spectrum on our scale. Consumers are advised to consider alternative options that prioritize organic, non-GMO, and minimally processed ingredients to align with a cleaner and healthier dietary lifestyle.
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