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Jimmy Dean

Flavor:

Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

Ingredients:

Buttermilk Biscuit: Water, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Contains Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid), Bleached, Enriched Wheat Flour (Contains Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid), Palm Oil, Dried Buttermilk, Contains 2% Or Less: Soy Fiber, Sugar, Leavening (Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Sodium Bicarbonate, Dextrose, Salt, Natural and Artificial Butter Flavor [Natural Butter Flavor {Maltodextrin, Enzyme Modified Butter [Butter (Cream, Salt), Enzymes], Annatto Extract (Color), Turmeric Extract (Color)}, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Lactic Acid], Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), DATEM, Natural and Artificial Sautéed Butter Type Flavor [Maltodextrin, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Annatto Extract (Color), Turmeric Extract (Color)], Xanthan Gum. Fully Cooked Pork And Chicken Sausage Patty: Pork, Mechanically Separated Chicken, Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Contains 2% Or Less: Salt, Pork Stock, Spices, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphates, 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

Ingredient Score:

The Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves on our scale, indicating it falls short of our standards for cleaner food options. This product is not organic, contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and includes a variety of added sugars and potentially harmful additives. Our evaluation system penalizes the presence of these elements due to their perceived negative impact on health and the environment.

Specifically, this frozen breakfast sandwich contains both natural and artificial sugars, such as sugar and dextrose, contributing to its low score. Additionally, it has artificial flavors and colors, including caramel color, which are viewed unfavorably in our criteria. Enriched wheat flour and soy lecithin, which may be considered as less desirable ingredients by some consumers seeking whole food options, are also present in the biscuit.

Further deductions are made for the inclusion of various additives like xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sodium citrate, and DATEM, which are often added to processed foods to improve texture, shelf life, and flavor but can be a cause for concern for those seeking cleaner labels. The presence of maltodextrin and monosodium glutamate (MSG) also contributes to the product’s low score, as these ingredients are often associated with heavily processed foods.

The sandwich also contains oils such as soybean and palm oil. These are commonly used in food processing but their inclusion is penalized in our scoring due to sustainability and health concerns associated with these fats.

With these considerations, the Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit is rated as a product to avoid for those looking for cleaner, more natural food options. The ingredients list reveals a reliance on additives and processed components that do not align with our criteria for health-conscious consumption. Our rating reflects the need for greater transparency and better quality ingredients in the food market, and this product does not meet the standards we promote for a healthier lifestyle.