Jimmy Dean
Flavor:
Delights Egg Whites, Turkey Sausage & Cheese Ciabatta Sandwiches
Ingredients:
Whole Grain Ciabatta Roll: Water, Whole Wheat Flour, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Canola Oil, Sugar, Contains Less Than 2% Of: Wheat Gluten, Yeast, Salt, Natural Butter Flavor, Natural Mold Inhibitor (Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar), Cellulose Gum, Sunflower Oil, Enzymes, Monoglycerides, Sodium Bicarbonate, Vinegar, Fumaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid. Fried Egg White Patty: Egg Whites, Modified Tapioca Starch/Flour, Carrageenan, Natural Flavors, Salt, Soy Lecithin. Fully Cooked Turkey Sausage Patty: Mechanically Separated Turkey, Turkey, Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Contains 2% Or Less: Citric Acid, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Natural Flavors, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Spices, Sugar, Yeast extract. Pasteurized Process American Cheese: Milk, Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid, Color Added.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Jimmy Dean Delights Egg Whites, Turkey Sausage & Cheese Ciabatta Sandwiches fall short in providing a clean food option. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which detracts from its potential health benefits. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, raises concerns, while the inclusion of dextrose—a type of sugar associated with negative health effects—further diminishes its standing.
The product also contains a range of additives that are flagged for their potential harm. Natural flavors, which are often chemically processed despite their name, along with enriched wheat flour and monoglycerides, contribute to the low score. Soy lecithin and sodium citrate, often used as emulsifiers and preservatives, are present as well, alongside modified food starch, which is processed and may affect the nutritional value of the food.
More alarming is the inclusion of carrageenan and maltodextrin. Carrageenan is a controversial additive linked to digestive issues, while maltodextrin can spike blood sugar levels. The product also contains canola oil, which is often highly processed and raises health concerns due to its content of trans fats and the use of chemicals in its extraction process.
To ensure a healthier choice, consumers are encouraged to seek alternatives that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and eliminate harmful additives and sugars. The Jimmy Dean Delights Egg Whites, Turkey Sausage & Cheese Ciabatta Sandwiches do not meet these criteria, thus earning the lowest possible rating on the green leaf scale. This evaluation points to the importance of scrutinizing ingredient lists and making informed decisions to support a diet consisting of cleaner, less processed foods.
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