Jimmy Dean
Flavor:
Sausage Skillets
Ingredients:
Vegetable Blend: Diced Potatoes [Potatoes, Soybean Oil, Maltodextrin, Salt, Dextrose, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate And Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate (To Maintain Color)], Red Bell Pepper, Green Bell Pepper, Onion, Maltodextrin, Salt, Dextrose, Canola Oil, Garlic Powder, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Natural Flavors, Rosemary Extract (Flavor Protector), Fully Cooked Sausage Crumbles Made With Pork And Chicken: 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, Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Cream, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Vegetable Color (Annatto And Paprika Extract Blend), Potato Starch (Processing Aid) And Natamycin (Preservative).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Jimmy Dean Sausage Skillets receive a rating of 1/5 green leaves, signaling a product that falls significantly short of the cleaner food options promoted by the website. This skillet meal is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which immediately impact its standing. Added sugars are present in the form of both sugar and dextrose, with the latter being particularly undesirable due to its more detrimental health effects.
The ingredient list features several additives that raise concern. “Natural Flavor” and “Flavor” are ambiguous terms that do not disclose the exact substances used, making it difficult to assess their safety. Sodium Citrate is used twice, which may be an oversight in ingredient listing but nonetheless contributes to the product’s low score. The inclusion of Caramel Color, a controversial additive, further degrades the product’s rating. Maltodextrin, another additive, is also flagged for its potential negative health implications.
The use of oils in the product is another area of concern. Both Canola and Soybean Oils are utilized, and as these are not specified to be non-GMO or particularly healthy options, they detract from the product’s overall score. Moreover, the presence of mechanically separated chicken—a processed form of meat—alongside pork in the sausage crumbles raises additional questions about the quality and wholesomeness of the protein source.
Given the array of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, ambiguous flavors, and questionable additives, the Jimmy Dean Sausage Skillets stand out as a product to be avoided for those seeking cleaner and healthier food alternatives. The assessment aligns with the website’s mission to navigate through the clutter of unhealthy options and guide consumers toward more nutritious and transparent choices.
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