Dr. Praeger’s
Flavor:
Grandpa Mel's BBQ Chick'n Tenders
Ingredients:
Hydrated Pea Protein (Water, Pea Protein, Pea Fiber, Sunflower Oil, Potato Starch), Rice Coating (Rice Flour, Whole Grain Amaranth Flour, Raisin Juice Concentrate, Corn Starch, Salt, Dextrose, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Yeast extract, Spice), High Oleic Sunflower Oil and/or Avocado Oil, Sweet Bbq Sauce (Water, Sugar, Distilled Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Tomato Paste, Molasses, Rice Starch, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Salt, Beet Powder, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor, Spices, Smoke Flavoring), Natural Flavors, Sweet Potato Puree, Butternut Squash Puree, Carrot Puree, Methyl Cellulose, Potato Starch, White Vinegar Powder (Maltodextrin, White Distilled Vinegar)
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Dr. Praeger’s Grandpa Mel’s BBQ Chick’n Tenders fall at the lowest end of our clean food spectrum. This product is not organic and contains several ingredients that raise concerns about its healthfulness. It features added sugars like molasses, brown sugar, and sugar, which contribute to its low rating. More concerning is the presence of dextrose, a form of sugar that we categorize as a more harmful sweetener.
The ingredient list reveals the use of natural flavors and corn starch, which we consider potentially harmful additives. Maltodextrin, a known harmful additive, further diminishes the product’s standing. Despite not being genetically modified, the overall composition of these tenders reflects a product that is far from the clean, wholesome options we seek to promote.
Dr. Praeger’s Grandpa Mel’s BBQ Chick’n Tenders are made with a base of hydrated pea protein, incorporating various purees such as sweet potato, butternut squash, and carrot. The tenders are coated with a blend of rice flour and whole grain amaranth flour, flavored with a sweet BBQ sauce that includes components like pineapple juice concentrate and beet powder. The product also lists methyl cellulose and potato starch among its contents, which act as binders and thickeners.
Our rigorous evaluation process highlights the importance of transparency and healthfulness in food choices. Consumers looking for cleaner food options would be advised to steer clear of this product due to its composition, which includes multiple added sugars and harmful additives. We stand by our mission to offer guidance on healthier alternatives in a market saturated with products that do not meet our stringent criteria for clean eating. Dr. Praeger’s Grandpa Mel’s BBQ Chick’n Tenders, as they are currently formulated, do not align with our vision of a health-conscious diet.
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