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Hash Brown Scramble Burrito w/ Nuggets

Ingredients:

Eggs (Whole Eggs, Water, Salt, Butter Type Flavor [medium Chain Triglycerides, Coconut Oil, Natural Flavors], Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Annatto [color], Soybean Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Beta Carotene), Tortilla (Enriched Bleached Flour [flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Vegetable Shortening [interesterified And Hydrogenated Soybean Oils], Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Distilled Monoglycerides, Enzymes, Fumaric Acid, And Calcium Propionate And Sorbic Acid [to Maintain Freshness]), Chicken (Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Meat Nuggets, 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), Hashbrowns (Potatoes, High Oleic Canola Oil With Dimethylpolysiloxane Added As An Anti-foaming Agent, Vegetable Oil [canola, Palm, Soybean], Dehydrated Potato, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate, Salt, Dextrose), Jalapeno Salsa (Tomato And Tomato Juice, Water, Onion, Jalapeno Peppers, Distilled Vinegar, Contains Less Than 2% Of Red Bell Pepper*, Spices, Salt, Garlic*, Phosphoric Acid, Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate [as Preservatives], Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid), Cheese (Cheddar Cheese [cultured Pasteurized Milk, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [color], Monterey Jack Cheese [cultured Pasteurized Milk, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Potato Starch, Powdered Cellulose [to Prevent Caking], Natamycin [natural Mold Inhibitor]) *dehydrated Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [color]), Monterey Jack Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Potato Starch, Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking), Natamycin (Natural Mold Inhibitor)

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Chick-fil-A Hash Brown Scramble Burrito with Nuggets falls short of cleaner food standards. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, detracting from its potential health benefits. The presence of added sugars, including both sugar and citric acid, further diminishes its score. More concerning is the inclusion of dextrose, a form of sugar that carries a heavier penalty due to its potentially more harmful health impact.

The ingredient list reveals several additives that raise red flags, such as natural flavors and monoglycerides, which are often used to enhance taste and texture but may pose health risks. Soy lecithin and xanthan gum, commonly found in processed foods, are also present and contribute to the product’s low rating. The preservatives potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate, the latter of which is particularly notorious for its adverse effects, are included in the recipe.

Moreover, the burrito contains a variety of oils that are considered harmful, including peanut, canola, soybean, vegetable, palm kernel, and palm oils. These oils may contribute to inflammation and other health issues when consumed in excess. The use of these oils, combined with the non-organic and GMO ingredients, as well as the various additives and sugars, make this product a less desirable choice for those seeking cleaner food options.

The Chick-fil-A Hash Brown Scramble Burrito with Nuggets, as assessed, is a product that health-conscious consumers would do well to avoid. It contains numerous ingredients that are at odds with a diet focused on clean eating. The low green leaf rating reflects the product’s alignment with processed and potentially unhealthy food items rather than whole, nutritious alternatives.