Jimmy Dean
Flavor:
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Maple Griddle Cake Sandwiches
Ingredients:
Maple Bit Pancakes: Water, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Riboflavin, And Folic Acid), Sugar, Maple Flavored Bits (Sugar, Whole Wheat Flour, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavors [Maple Flavor And Yeast extract], Cellulose Gum), Soybean Oil, Brownulated Sugar, Contains 2% Or Less Of Pure Maple Syrup, Buttermilk Powder, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate Monohydrate), Salt, Eggs, Natural Flavor, Soy Lecithin. Fully Cooked Pork And Chicken Sausage Patty, Caramel Color Added, Citric Acid Added To Help Protect Flavor: Pork, Mechanically Separated Chicken, Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Contains 2% Or Less: Salt, Pork Stock, Spices, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphate, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), Citric Acid, Flavor, Caramel Color. Fully Cooked Egg Patty: Whole Eggs, Nonfat Milk, Soybean Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Natural And Artificial Butter Flavor (Soybean Oil, Butter, Lipolyzed Butter Oil, And Natural And Artificial Flavors), Citric Acid. 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
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg and Cheese Maple Griddle Cake Sandwiches fall at the lowest end of the spectrum on our clean food gauge. Aimed at those seeking healthier food alternatives, our rating reflects a thorough assessment of this product’s ingredients and their alignment with our criteria for cleaner eating.
The product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, factors that significantly reduce its score. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, further detracts from its rating. More concerning is the inclusion of dextrose, which is considered a more harmful type of added sugar. A range of additives are also present, including natural and artificial flavors, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, sodium citrate, and caramel color. Notably, artificial flavor, caramel color, and monosodium glutamate are recognized as harmful additives that carry a heavier penalty in our scoring system.
The use of soybean oil, listed among the ingredients, is another point of contention. This oil is often sourced from GMO crops and is considered a less desirable option in a health-conscious diet. Additionally, the product contains artificial flavors, which further compromise its standing.
This product’s composition raises concerns due to its non-organic nature, use of GMOs, added sugars, and the array of potentially and known harmful additives. These factors combined result in a score that advises consumers to steer clear of this item in favor of cleaner, more wholesome food choices. It is our recommendation that individuals seeking nutritious and less processed options explore other products that better align with the principles of clean eating.
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