Gardein
Flavor:
Chipotle Lime Flavored Chick'n Tenders
Ingredients:
Water, Soy Protein Isolate, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Vital Wheat Gluten, Canola Oil, 2% Or Less Of: Corn Meal, Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Salt, Ancient Grain Flour (Khorasan Wheat), Sugar, Potato Starch, Natural Flavors, Rice Flour, Modified Potato Starch, Wheat Gluten, Dried Red Bell Pepper, Yeast extract, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Spices, Dried Lemon Peel, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid, Tomato Powder, Onion Powder, Yeast, Cilantro, Dehydrated Garlic, Chipotle Chile Powder, Soybean Oil, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Modified Corn Starch), Lactic Acid, Sunflower Oil
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Gardein Chipotle Lime Flavored Chick’n Tenders receive a rating of 1/5 green leaves on our website, highlighting a preference for cleaner food options. This rating indicates the product does not align with the highest standards for health-conscious consumers.
The product is not organic, which detracts from its overall score, as our criteria prioritize organic ingredients. While it does use non-GMO ingredients, the presence of added sugars, including sugar and citric acid, raises concerns. These ingredients are not conducive to a clean eating philosophy that minimizes processed sugars.
Further scrutiny reveals the inclusion of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, enriched wheat flour, and corn starch. Such additives are often associated with processed foods and may not fit the criteria for those seeking whole, unadulterated foods.
More concerning is the presence of known harmful additives like titanium dioxide and maltodextrin. Titanium dioxide, used for color, has been the subject of health debates, and maltodextrin, a common thickener or filler, is highly processed. These ingredients contribute to the product’s low rating, as they are at odds with the goal of providing cleaner food options.
The product also contains oils that are considered harmful, such as canola and soybean oil. These oils are often heavily refined and processed, which is a significant factor in the assessment of the product’s health value.
The Gardein Chipotle Lime Flavored Chick’n Tenders have earned the lowest possible rating on our scale, reflecting the presence of ingredients that do not meet the criteria for clean, healthy eating. Consumers seeking the purest food options might opt to avoid this product in favor of alternatives that adhere more closely to the principles of whole and organic ingredients, free from added sugars and harmful additives.
Certifications:
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Alternatives
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