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Jimmy Dean

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Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cheddar Biscuit Sandwiches

Ingredients:

Cheddar Biscuit: Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Contains Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid), Water, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Contains Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid), Vegetable Oil (Palm, Sunflower), Sugar, Contains 2% Or Less: Isolated Soy Product, Cheese Flavor [A Dehydrated Blend Of Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Cream, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of Annatto (Color), Lactic Acid], Corn Syrup, Leavening (Acidic Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Salt, Baking Soda, Wheat Flour (Bleached, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Dextrose, Corn Cereal, Cheese Powder [A Dehydrated Blend Of Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Cream, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of Annatto (Color), Lactic Acid], Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), DATEM, Xanthan Gum, Colored With (Annatto, Turmeric), Natural And Artificial Flavors. 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:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cheddar Biscuit Sandwiches present a multitude of concerns for those seeking cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which already detracts significantly from its clean food potential. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, including sugar and citric acid, raise red flags. More alarming are the more harmful added sugars like dextrose and corn syrup, which contribute to the product’s low rating.

The ingredient list reveals an array of potentially harmful additives such as natural and artificial flavors, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sodium citrate, caramel color, and DATEM. These are not only unnecessary for a clean diet but also detract from the overall healthfulness of the food. Moreover, known harmful additives like artificial flavor, caramel color, and monosodium glutamate (MSG) further diminish the product’s standing.

Harmful oils like soybean oil, vegetable oil, and palm oil are present in the product, which are often processed and may not align with a clean eating philosophy. The inclusion of artificial flavors is particularly concerning, especially when aiming for a diet that is as close to natural as possible.

The Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese Cheddar Biscuit Sandwiches are a product that falls short of the criteria for cleaner, healthier food options. With its extensive list of questionable ingredients and lack of organic certification, it is clear why the product receives the lowest possible score on our green leaf rating system. Consumers looking for healthier, more natural food choices would be advised to seek alternatives to this product.