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Flavor:
Croissant
Ingredients:
Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Skim Milk, Margarine [palm Oil, Water, Salt, Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Artifical Flavor, Beta-carotene (Color), Vitamin A Palmitate], High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast. Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Salt, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Water, Mono- And Diglycerides, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Wheat Gluten, Calcium Propionate (Preservative), Sodium Caseinate, Whey Proteins, Soy Lecithin, Soy Flour
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Burger King Croissant fails to meet the standards for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, factors that significantly reduce its rating. Added sugars are present in the form of sugar and fructose, while corn syrup, a more harmful type of added sugar, further detracts from the product’s healthfulness.
The list of ingredients includes several potentially harmful additives such as mono- and diglycerides, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavors, and maltodextrin. Among these, artificial flavor and sodium benzoate are recognized as known harmful additives, which contribute to the product’s low score. The presence of palm oil, a contentious ingredient due to both health concerns and environmental impact, also affects the overall rating.
Moreover, high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors are notable components that negatively impact the quality of the food item. These ingredients are often associated with adverse health effects and are typically avoided by those seeking cleaner, more health-conscious food choices.
The Burger King Croissant, with its array of non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful ingredients, receives the lowest possible score on our scale. The product contains multiple additives and sugars that are best avoided for those seeking healthier food alternatives. The emphasis on cleaner eating and the avoidance of these types of ingredients is paramount for our rating system, and as such, the Burger King Croissant does not align with our criteria for a recommended product. For individuals prioritizing health and clean eating, this product does not provide a suitable option.
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