chick fil a

This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating, indicating it falls short of the cleaner food options we advocate for. Chick-fil-A’s Garden Herb Ranch Sauce is a non-organic condiment that also contains genetically modified ingredients. The presence of added sugars, including sugar and citric acid, detracts from the product’s healthfulness. A variety of potentially harmful additives are included in its formulation, such as natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and calcium disodium EDTA. These components raise concerns regarding their necessity and potential impact on health.

More severe deductions stem from known harmful additives like artificial flavors and sodium benzoate, which are recognized for their negative health implications. Soybean oil, the base of the sauce, is another contentious ingredient due to its common processing methods and potential health risks associated with high consumption.

Furthermore, the sauce contains no high fructose corn syrup, but the inclusion of artificial flavors warrants a significant deduction. The ingredient list reveals additional components such as buttermilk, sour cream, egg yolk, and spices, which are more neutral in the context of food health, but do not offset the negative aspects of the other ingredients.

The cumulative effect of these ingredients leads to a final score that places the product at the bottom of our rating scale. The Garden Herb Ranch Sauce is emblematic of the types of food products that consumers looking for cleaner, healthier options should be cautious of. The 1/5 green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator that this product does not align with the healthier standards we seek to uphold. It is our recommendation that consumers opt for alternatives that prioritize organic, non-GMO ingredients without the addition of sugars and harmful additives.