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Jimmy Dean

Flavor:

Canadian Bacon, Whole Egg & Cheese English Muffin

Ingredients:

English Muffin: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Sugar, Wheat Gluten, DATEM, Citric Acid, Fumaric Acid, Salt, Ascorbic Acid, Artificial And Natural Flavors, Distilled Monoglycerides, Calcium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Enzyme, Soybean Oil, Yellow Degermed Corn Flour, Yellow Degermed Corn Meal, Vinegar. Egg Patty: Whole Eggs (Egg Whites, Egg Yolks), Salt, Citric Acid. Canadian Bacon Water Added, Smoke Flavoring Added: Cured With Water, Contains 2% Or Less: Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Lactate, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Flavorings, Polysorbate 80. Pasteurized Process American Cheese: Milk, Water, Cream, Contains 2% Or Less Of Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Color Added, Enzymes, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Soy Lecithin, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate.

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

The Jimmy Dean Canadian Bacon, Whole Egg & Cheese English Muffin earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves on our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and includes GMO ingredients, leading to initial deductions in its overall score. Further scrutiny reveals the presence of added sugars such as sugar and citric acid, with dextrose identified as a more concerning added sugar due to its potential health impact.

A substantial number of potentially harmful additives are part of this food item’s composition. These include, but are not limited to, natural and artificial flavors, enriched wheat flour, monoglycerides, polysorbate 80, soy lecithin, potassium sorbate, and sodium citrate. The presence of these additives contributes to the product’s low score. Additionally, artificial flavors and sodium nitrite are recognized as known harmful additives, which further diminish the product’s standing.

The inclusion of soybean oil, categorized as a harmful oil, also impacts the product’s score negatively. The English muffin component contains a variety of preservatives and conditioners, such as calcium propionate and DATEM, which are viewed unfavorably. The processed American cheese in the product contains additives and preservatives that raise concerns about its cleanliness as a food option.

The product’s formulation does not align with the standards set by our website for cleaner eating. The extensive list of non-organic, genetically modified, and potentially harmful ingredients, as well as the presence of sugars, harmful oils, and additives, lead us to advise against this product. The Jimmy Dean Canadian Bacon, Whole Egg & Cheese English Muffin’s low score reflects its position at the bottom of our recommended options, emphasizing the need for consumers to seek out healthier, more transparent food choices.