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Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips®
Ingredients:
Chicken (Boneless, Skinless Breast Tenderloins, Yeast extract, Salt, Maltodextrin, Potassium Chloride, Spice, Flavor, Chicken Fat, Garlic Powder, Sugar Syrup, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Paprika [color], Sodium Diacetate, Silicon Dioxide [anticaking Agent], Molasses, Tomato Powder, Smoke Flavor, Enriched Bleached Flour [with Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Nonfat Milk, Leavening [baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate], Spice, Soybean Oil, Color [paprika], Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, Pasteurized Egg, Fully Refined Peanut Oil [with Dimethylpolysiloxane {an Anti-foam Agent} Added])
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® fall at the bottom of the scale for cleaner food options on our website. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, both of which significantly impact its score. The use of added sugars, such as molasses and sugar syrup, further detracts from its healthfulness, while citric acid, although naturally occurring, is often used as a preservative and contributes to the added sugars count.
The Chick-n-Strips® contain a range of additives. Silicon dioxide, an anticaking agent, and undefined “flavor” ingredients raise concerns about their potential impact on health. More alarming is the presence of maltodextrin and monosodium glutamate (MSG), both of which are considered harmful additives. Maltodextrin can cause spikes in blood sugar levels, and MSG has been linked to various negative health effects, although it is generally recognized as safe in moderate amounts by the FDA.
Additionally, the product includes oils that are considered harmful. Peanut oil and soybean oil are included in the ingredient list, contributing to the product’s low score. These oils can be processed using methods that some may find concerning, and they may also contribute to an imbalance of omega-6 fatty acids in the diet, which is linked to inflammation.
The Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips® do not align with cleaner, healthier food choices. The presence of non-organic, GMO ingredients, added sugars, potentially harmful and known harmful additives, as well as harmful oils, lead to its low rating. For those seeking healthier food alternatives, the Chick-n-Strips® are not recommended. The evaluation criteria applied to this product are stringent, reflecting a commitment to promoting foods that support a healthy lifestyle and environmental sustainability.
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