chick fil a
Flavor:
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin
Ingredients:
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Whole Wheat Flour, Grain And Seed Blend (Oats, Medium Rye Flour, Dark Rye Meal [fine And Coarse], Flax Seeds, Hulled Millet, Wheat Flakes), Degerminated Yellow Corn Meal (Yellow Corn Meal, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Degerminated Yellow Corn Flour, Contains Less Than 2% Of Each Of The Following: Sugar, Salt, Vinegar, Calcium Carbonate, Cultured Wheat Flour, Soybean Oil, Calcium Propionate, Emulsifier Monoglycerides, Potassium Sorbate (A Preservative), Acacia (Gum Arabic), Natural Flavor, Wheat Flour, Enzymes, Citric Acid (Antioxidant), Ascorbic Acid (Dough Conditioner), Pork, Water, Contains 2% Or Less: Salt, Spices, Dextrose, Monosodium, Glutamate, Sodium Phosphate, Caramel Color, Egg (Whole Eggs, Water, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Salt, Natural Butter Type Flavor [medium Chain Triglycerides, Coconut Oil, Natural Flavors], Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Annatto [color], Butter Flavored Oil [soybean Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Beta Carotene]), American Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Milkfat, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid As Preservative, Oleoresin Paprika [color], Annatto [color], With Sunflower Lecithin Added For Slice Separation
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Chick-fil-A Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin falls short of healthier food standards on our website. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which detracts from its cleanliness score. The presence of added sugars, specifically sugar and citric acid, further impacts its rating negatively. More concerning is the inclusion of dextrose, a form of sugar that we penalize more severely due to its potential health implications.
The list of ingredients for this muffin extends to include several additives such as natural flavors, enriched flours, and emulsifiers like monoglycerides and soy lecithin. These components are often scrutinized for their necessity and potential health impacts. Xanthan gum and potassium sorbate are also present, which are commonly used as thickeners and preservatives but are not aligned with cleaner eating principles.
Caramel color stands out as a particularly concerning additive due to its classification in some studies as a potential carcinogen. This ingredient alone results in a significant deduction from the product’s overall score. Additionally, the inclusion of various oils, specifically soybean oil and palm kernel oil, raises concerns about the sourcing and potential health ramifications of consuming these fats.
The muffin also contains American Cheddar Cheese, which, while a common ingredient in breakfast sandwiches, adds artificial colors and preservatives to the product’s composition. These factors, combined with non-organic wheat and corn products, contribute to the item’s low green leaf rating.
The Chick-fil-A Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffin, with its extensive list of non-organic, GMO, and additive-laden ingredients, is not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. Its composition reflects a departure from simpler, more natural food choices, emphasizing the importance of scrutinizing labels and opting for products with fewer processed elements.
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