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Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis™
Ingredients:
Yeast Roll (Enriched Wheat Flour [wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Whole Eggs, Butter [cream, Salt], May Contain 2% Or Less Of The Following: Salt, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Yeast, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Mono And Diglycerides), Butter ([cream, Salt], Water, Honey, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavor, Nonfat Dry Milk, Mono And Di-glycerides, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate Added As Preservative, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added To Protect Flavor), Chicken (Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Meat Nuggets, Enriched Bleached Flour [with Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Fully Refined Peanut Oil [with Dimethylpolysiloxane {an Anti-foam Agent} Added], Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Pasteurized Nonfat Dry Milk, Leavening [sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate], Spices, Water, Soybean Oil, Paprika, Pasteurized Egg)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis™ fall at the bottom of the scale for cleaner food options. This score reflects the product’s composition, which includes a multitude of non-organic ingredients, the presence of GMOs, and a variety of additives that may be harmful to health.
Starting with the base, the yeast roll is made with enriched wheat flour and contains artificial flavors, which detract from its nutritional value. The use of sugar, corn syrup, and additional sweetening agents raises concerns due to their association with negative health effects. The roll also includes butter with added mono and diglycerides and soy lecithin, which are emulsifiers that some may wish to avoid.
The chicken itself is prepared with enriched bleached flour and cooked in fully refined peanut oil that contains an anti-foam agent, dimethylpolysiloxane. The use of monosodium glutamate (MSG) as a flavor enhancer is particularly notable, as it is an ingredient that often faces scrutiny regarding its health implications. Other ingredients, such as pasteurized nonfat dry milk and egg, are less controversial but contribute to the overall assessment.
The product is not organic, which is a critical factor for those seeking cleaner, more natural food options. The presence of GMO ingredients further impacts the score, as there is a growing demand for non-GMO foods among health-conscious consumers.
The Chick-n-Minis™ contain a range of additives, including propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, and calcium disodium EDTA, which are used to preserve flavor and extend shelf life but are viewed negatively by those prioritizing food purity.
Given the product’s heavy reliance on non-organic, GMO, and additive-laden ingredients, it is clear why it has received the lowest possible score on the green leaf rating system. Those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food choices are advised to consider alternative options that align more closely with their health and dietary preferences.
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