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Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients:
Chicken (Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, 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), Bun (Bleached And Unbleached Enriched Flour [wheat Flour {malted Barley Flour, Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid}], Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Vital Wheat Gluten, Salt, Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar, Calcium Propionate [preservative], Organic Acids, Monoglycerides, Sesame Flour, Datem, Soy Lecithin, Enzymes, Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid [dough Conditioner], Wheat Starch, Citric Acid, Potassium Iodate, Buttered Flavored Oil [soybean Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Beta Carotene]), Pickles (Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate [preservative], Turmeric Extract [color], Natural Flavor, Dill Pickle Spice, Beta Carotene [color], Garlic Emulsion)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich falls short in offering cleaner food options. This assessment is based on a thorough evaluation of its ingredients, which include non-organic and potentially GMO elements. The sandwich contains added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, which contribute to its low rating. Moreover, it harbors a range of additives like natural flavors, monoglycerides, and soy lecithin, as well as preservatives like potassium sorbate and DATEM. These components are deemed potentially harmful and detract from the product’s overall healthfulness.
Of particular concern is the presence of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a known harmful additive that significantly impacts the sandwich’s score. The oils used in the product, including peanut, soybean, and palm kernel oil, are also considered harmful. These oils, along with the non-organic status and possible use of GMOs, align with the product’s low green leaf rating.
The Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich includes a boneless, skinless chicken breast with rib meat, enriched bleached flour, and a variety of other ingredients that raise health concerns. The bun comprises both bleached and unbleached enriched flour and includes additives like calcium propionate and DATEM. Additionally, the pickles in the sandwich contain preservatives and artificial colors, which contribute to the negative assessment.
The product’s ingredient list reflects a departure from the clean eating focus of the website. It is evident that the Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich does not meet the standards set for healthier food alternatives due to its composition. Consumers seeking cleaner and more wholesome options might find this product unsuitable within a market that increasingly demands transparency and a commitment to health. The 1/5 green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator of the sandwich’s position at the lower end of the health spectrum.
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