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Flavor:

Grilled Chicken Club w/ Pepper Jack

Ingredients:

Chicken (Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Containing Up To 16% Solution Of Water, Seasoning [Yeast extract, Onion Powder, Sea Salt, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Salt, Corn Maltodextrin, Gum Arabic, Natural Flavor, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Vinegar Solids], Chicken Flavor [chicken Breast Meat, Chicken Stock, Salt, Maltodextrin], Modified Corn Starch, Apple Cider Vinegar, Water, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Cane Molasses, Salt, Spices, Chicken Fat, Dehydrated Onion, Yeast extract, Corn Maltodextrin, Lemon Peel, Dehydrated Garlic, Red Bell Pepper, Paprika, Parsley, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor [including Smoke] And Calcium Disodium EDTA [to Protect Quality], Canola Oil, High Oleic Canola Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane Added To Reduce Foaming), Brioche Bun (Water, Enriched Flour [wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Grain Blend [whole Wheat Flour, Whole Grain Yellow Corn Flour, Organic Whole Grain Oat Flour, Whole Grain Barley Flour, Whole Grain Triticale Flour, Whole Grain Rye Flour, Salt], Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Honey, Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour Blend [wheat Flour, Cultured Wheat Flour], Salt, Monoglyceride, Guar Gum, Rolled Baby Oats, Degerminated Yellow Corn Flour, Dextrose, Wheat Starch, Vinegar, Wheat Bran Topping, Wheat Flour, Maltodextrin, Acetic Acid, Pea Protein, Cornstarch, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid [dough Conditioner], Canola Oil, Natural Flavor, Paprika, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Organic Rice Concentrate, Turmeric, Sunflower Oil, Potato Protein, Faba Bean Protein, Gum Arabic, Citric Acid, Sesame Flour), Tomato, Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Hot Peppers [jalapeno Peppers, Habanero Peppers], Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Green Leaf Lettuce, Honey Roasted Bbq Sauce (Soybean Oil, Sugar, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Honey, Mustard [water, Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Spices. May Contain Paprika And Garlic Powder], Tomato Paste, Egg Yolks, Salt, Onion Puree, Natural Smoke Flavor, Annatto Color, Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate Added As Preservatives, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Mustard Seed, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Dehydrated Onion, Spices, Caramel Color, Dehydrated Garlic, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added To Protect Flavor), Bacon (Pork, Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Smoke)

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Club with Pepper Jack stands as a product consumers should be cautious about. This sandwich is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which detracts significantly from its clean food rating. The inclusion of added sugars such as molasses, sugar, and citric acid further diminishes its standing, while the presence of dextrose, a more harmful added sugar, exacerbates this issue.

The sandwich also features a range of potentially harmful additives. These include natural flavors, flavor enhancements, enriched flour, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, calcium disodium EDTA, caramel color, and corn starch. More concerning are the known harmful additives such as caramel color, propylene glycol, sodium nitrite, sodium benzoate, and maltodextrin, which have documented negative health impacts. Additionally, the use of canola and soybean oils, which are considered harmful, contributes to the product’s low score.

The ingredient list of the Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Club with Pepper Jack is extensive and complex. It includes various oils and starches to preserve and enhance flavor and texture, which is typical for fast-food offerings but not aligned with cleaner food standards. The chicken breast used in the sandwich is treated with a solution containing multiple additives, while the brioche bun is made with enriched flour and additional ingredients that serve to extend shelf life and improve taste.

While the sandwich does include fresh elements such as tomato and green leaf lettuce, these are overshadowed by the numerous processed components that compose the majority of the meal. The bacon and cheese also contribute to the overall processed nature of the sandwich.

Given the analysis of ingredients and the non-compliance with cleaner food principles, the Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Club with Pepper Jack receives the lowest possible green leaf rating. This evaluation aligns with a broader mission to guide consumers towards healthier, less processed food choices. This product is best avoided by those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food options.