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Jimmy Dean

Flavor:

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Roll-Ups

Ingredients:

BISCUIT: Wheat Flour Enriched [(Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Malted Barley Flour], Water, Palm Oil, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid), Dried Buttermilk, Oat Fiber, Sugar, Sodium Bicarbonate, Natural And Artificial Butter Flavor [Natural Butter Flavor (Maltodextrin, Enzyme Modified Butter, Annatto, Turmeric), Natural And Artificial Flavor, Lactic Acid], Dextrose, Leavening (Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate), Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, DATEM, Sauteed Butter Type Flavor [Maltodextrin, Natural And Artificial Butter Flavor, Annatto And Turmeric (For Color)], Xanthan Gum, Tricalcium Phosphate. FILLING: Fully Cooked Pork and Chicken Sausage Crumbles: Pork, mechanically separated chicken, water, oat fiber, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: salt, sugar, dehydrated pork stock, chili pepper, spices, sodium phosphates, caramel color, natural flavor, Maltodextrin, succinic acid. Pre-cooked Scrambled Eggs: Whole Eggs, Skim Milk, Soybean Oil, Corn Starch, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid. Water. Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Cream, Sodium Phosphates, Salt, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Vegetable Color (Annatto And Paprika Extract), Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking), Natamycin (Preservative). Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese [(Pasteurized Part-skim Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking), Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor)]. Liquid Three Cheese Sauce: Water, Cheddar/Parmesan/Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheeses (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Unsalted Butter, Nonfat Milk, Corn Starch, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Spice, Xanthan Gum. Modified Food Starch, Modified Cellulose.

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating, indicating it ranks low on our scale for cleaner food options. The ‘Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Roll-Ups’ are a breakfast option that combines sausage, egg, and cheese wrapped in a biscuit. However, the product does not meet our criteria for a healthy choice due to several factors.

The item is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, contributing to its low score. The presence of added sugars, including sugar and citric acid, further detracts from its healthfulness. The product also includes dextrose, a simple sugar that can be detrimental to health when consumed in excess.

Concerns extend to the range of additives found in the roll-ups. Ingredients such as natural and artificial flavors, xanthan gum, caramel color, and modified food starch are flagged as potentially harmful. Particularly troubling are the artificial flavors and caramel color, which are categorized as known harmful additives. The inclusion of maltodextrin, a highly processed sweetener and thickener, is another negative aspect.

The use of oils in the product raises additional health concerns. Soybean oil and palm oil are present, and these oils are considered less healthy due to processing methods and potential impacts on heart health.

Given the combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, known harmful additives, and harmful oils, this product does not align with the cleaner food options we endorse. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives should consider products with higher green leaf ratings that avoid such ingredients and prioritize organic, non-GMO, and additive-free options. The ‘Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Roll-Ups’ are recommended to be avoided for those looking for cleaner, more wholesome food choices.