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Flavor:

Chicken, Egg & Cheese Muffin

Ingredients:

Chicken (Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Filet, Seasoning [salt, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Sugar, Spices, Paprika], Seasoned Coater [enriched Bleached Wheat 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}], Milk Wash [water, Nonfat Milk, Egg], Peanut Oil [fully Refined Peanut Oil, With Dimethylpolysiloxane, An Anti-foam Agent Added]), 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]), 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), 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

Ingredient Score:

This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating, indicating the lowest recommendation for healthier food choices on our website. The Chick-fil-A Chicken, Egg & Cheese Muffin is a fast-food breakfast option that, upon review, does not align with our criteria for clean eating.

The muffin is not organic and does not use non-GMO ingredients, which are foundational elements for a higher rating on our scale. It includes added sugars and a range of additives, such as Natural Flavor, Flavor, Enriched Flour, and Monoglycerides, which detract from its overall nutritional profile. Moreover, the presence of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a significant concern due to its classification as a known harmful additive. The product also contains various oils, including Peanut Oil, Soybean Oil, and Palm Kernel Oil, which are considered harmful in our evaluation process.

Each ingredient is scrutinized to ensure consumers have access to cleaner food options. The use of artificial preservatives like Potassium Sorbate, emulsifiers such as Soy Lecithin, and stabilizers including Xanthan Gum further impact the product’s score negatively. Additionally, the muffin’s cheese component contains artificial colors like Annatto, which we also deem undesirable in cleaner food alternatives.

Our analysis is thorough and aims to provide transparency to consumers seeking healthier food options amidst a market saturated with unhealthy choices. The Chick-fil-A Chicken, Egg & Cheese Muffin, based on its ingredient list and lack of adherence to our standards for cleaner foods, is not recommended. Consumers looking for healthier alternatives should consider products with higher green leaf ratings that reflect a commitment to organic, non-GMO, and additive-free ingredients.