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Flavor:
Chicken Breast (Hot and Spicy)
Ingredients:
Soybean Oil And Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (TBHQ And Citric Acid Added To Preserve Freshness), Spice, Water, Brown Sugar, Salt, Smoked Paprika, Dehydrated Garlic, Distilled Vinegar, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate Added As Preservatives, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added To Protect Flavor. Fresh Chicken Marinated With: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Monosodium Glutamate, Spices, Mono and Diglycerides, Spice Extractives, Garlic Powder and Calcium Silicate. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Corn Starch, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate), Garlic Powder, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Natural Flavorings, Sugar, Corn Syrup Solids, With Not More Than 2% Calcium Silicate Added as an Anti Caking Agent Or Soybean Oil And Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (TBHQ And Citric Acid Added To Preserve Freshness), Spice, Water, Brown Sugar, Salt, Smoked Paprika, Dehydrated Garlic, Distilled Vinegar, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate Added As Preservatives, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added To Protect Flavor. Fresh Chicken Marinated With: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Monosodium Glutamate, Spices, Mono and Diglycerides, Spice Extractives, Garlic Powder and Calcium Silicate. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Salt, Tricalcium Phosphate, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Corn Starch, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate), Garlic Powder, Canola Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Spice Extractives, Citric Acid, And Not More Than 2% Calcium Silicate Added as an Anti Caking Agent.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the KFC Menu Chicken Breast (Hot and Spicy) earns the lowest possible score on our scale, signaling a product that consumers looking for cleaner food options might do well to avoid. This assessment stems from a thorough review of the product’s ingredients and its lack of alignment with healthier, more natural food standards.
The chicken breast is not organic, a choice that detracts from its score due to the potential for pesticides and other chemicals in non-organic farming practices. Furthermore, the product is not verified as non-GMO, meaning it may contain genetically modified ingredients, which some consumers prefer to exclude from their diets. Added sugars such as brown sugar and sugar contribute unnecessary calories and sweetness, while citric acid, often used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, also counts as an added sugar here.
More concerning, however, is the presence of corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health issues when consumed in excess. The product also contains a range of additives like natural flavors, diglycerides, and xanthan gum, which, while common in processed foods, are often viewed unfavorably by those seeking cleaner labels. The preservatives potassium sorbate and calcium disodium EDTA, along with the emulsifier xanthan, are flagged as potentially harmful additives.
Even more problematic are ingredients such as TBHQ, sodium benzoate, and monosodium glutamate (MSG), which are known for their controversial health effects and contribute significantly to the product’s low rating. The inclusion of oils like canola and soybean oil, which are often heavily processed and may be sourced from GMO crops, further detracts from the product’s overall score.
This product’s composition, heavily featuring non-organic, GMO, and processed elements, along with a range of additives and sugars, positions it far from the ideal of clean eating. Consumers prioritizing health and natural ingredients are advised to consider alternative options that better align with these values.
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