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KFC Menu

Flavor:

Chicken Little Sandwich

Ingredients:

Chicken Tenderloins containing up to 25% of a solution of Water, Seasoning (Modified Potato Starch, Salt, Onion Powder, Chicken Flavor [With Maltodextrin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Chicken Fat, Dehydrated Cooked Chicken], Spice Extractive), Potassium and Sodium Phosphates. 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 Chicken Tenderloins containing up to 25% of a solution of Water, Seasoning (Modified Potato Starch, Salt, Onion Powder, Chicken Flavor [With Maltodextrin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Chicken Fat, Dehydrated Cooked Chicken], Spice Extractive), Potassium and Sodium Phosphates. 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. Or Chicken Breast Strips containing up to 25% of a solution of Water, Seasoning (Modified Potato Starch, Salt, Onion Powder, Natural Chicken Flavor [Maltodextrin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Chicken Fat, Dehydrated Cooked Chicken], Spice Extractive), Potassium And Sodium Phosphates. 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 Chicken Breast Strips containing up to 25% of a solution of Water, Seasoning (Modified Potato Starch, Salt, Onion Powder, Natural Chicken Flavor [Maltodextrin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Chicken Fat, Dehydrated Cooked Chicken], Spice Extractive), Potassium And Sodium Phosphates. 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., Bun: Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Wheat Gluten, Salt, Dough Conditioners (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monoglycerides, Mono– And Diglycerides, Distilled Monoglycerides, Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Iodate, Datem, Ethoxylated Mono– and Diglycerides, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid), Vinegar, Wheat Flour, Cultured Wheat Flour, Sesame Flour, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid, Soy Lecithin, Topped with Sesame Seeds., Colonel’s Mayo: Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks and Eggs, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Spices, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA (Protect Flavor)., Pickle: Cucumbers, Water, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Alum, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Turmeric.

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the KFC Menu Chicken Little Sandwich represents a choice with considerable room for improvement in the realm of cleaner, healthier food options. The sandwich features ingredients that raise concerns for those seeking out clean eating alternatives.

The product is not organic, and it does not utilize non-GMO ingredients, which are significant considerations for consumers prioritizing natural agricultural practices. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar, citric acid, and fructose, detracts from the product’s healthfulness. Additionally, the use of corn syrup, a more harmful type of added sugar, further diminishes the nutritional value of the sandwich.

Beyond sugars, the Chicken Little Sandwich contains a range of additives that may be considered potentially harmful. These include natural flavorings, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers such as diglycerides and monoglycerides, soy lecithin, and the preservative calcium disodium EDTA. The use of enriched flour, which is a processed form of flour, is another factor that contributes to the low rating.

More concerning are the known harmful additives within the sandwich. Sodium benzoate, maltodextrin, and monosodium glutamate have been flagged for their potential negative health impacts. The sandwich also includes oils that are often subject to scrutiny, such as canola and soybean oil, which are not favored by those seeking cleaner food products.

A particularly problematic ingredient is high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health issues and heavily penalized in the scoring system. This ingredient alone substantially reduces the product’s standing.

The Chicken Little Sandwich, with its array of non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful ingredients, represents a product with significant health and quality concerns. As such, it receives the lowest rating on the green leaf scale, indicating that it is far removed from the cleaner, more natural food options that health-conscious consumers are searching for.