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Spicy Deluxe Sandwich w/ Colby Jack

Ingredients:

Chicken (Spicy Chicken Breast Filets With Rib Meat Containing Up To 15% Solution Of Water, Seasoning [corn Maltodextrin, Spice, Rice Starch, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Salt, Cotton Seed Oil, Spice And Color {contains Paprika}, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavoring {milk, Soy}], Modified Food Starch, Coated With Up To 4% Of Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Sugar, Spices, Paprika, Enriched Bleached Flour [bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Sugar, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Leavening, Spice, Nonfat Milk, Soybean Oil, Whey, Color [paprika, Yellow #6], Fully Refined Peanut Oil, With Dimethylpolysiloxane [an Anti-foam Agent] Added, Pasteurized Nonfat Milk, Pasteurized Egg, Water), 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]), Tomato, Cheese (Colby Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Vegetable Color)], Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Green Leaf Lettuce, 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

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Chick-fil-A Spicy Deluxe Sandwich with Colby Jack is a product that falls short of cleaner food standards due to its non-organic ingredients, presence of GMOs, added sugars, and harmful additives. This sandwich is not an organic option, which raises concerns for those seeking natural, pesticide-free ingredients in their food choices. It also includes genetically modified ingredients, which some consumers aim to avoid due to environmental and health considerations.

The ingredient list reveals the inclusion of added sugars such as sugar and citric acid, contributing to the product’s negative score. These sugars are often criticized for their role in contributing to various health issues when consumed in excess. Moreover, the sandwich contains several additives that may be of concern. Natural flavors, flavors, enriched flour, monoglycerides, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, modified food starch, and DATEM are all flagged for their potential negative impact on health.

Of particular note are ingredients like maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate (MSG), and Yellow #6, which have been identified as known harmful additives. Maltodextrin is often used as a thickener or filler, MSG as a flavor enhancer, and Yellow #6 as a colorant. These substances have been linked to adverse health effects, prompting their deduction in the product’s score.

The sandwich also contains oils considered harmful, such as peanut oil, soybean oil, and palm kernel oil. These oils are often processed and may contribute to unhealthy fat intake. The inclusion of these oils further detracts from the product’s overall healthfulness.

The Chick-fil-A Spicy Deluxe Sandwich with Colby Jack, therefore, receives the lowest green leaf rating on our scale, reflecting its position as an option to avoid for those seeking cleaner, healthier food products. The extensive list of non-preferred ingredients makes it clear that this product does not align with the values of consumers looking for wholesome and minimally processed food choices.