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KFC Menu

Flavor:

Classic Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients:

Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Wheat Gluten, Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Natural Flavor, 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), Corn Maltodextrins, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Faba Bean), Colored With Annatto And Tumeric, Sesame Flour, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Propionate (To Retard Spoilage). Contains Up To 18% Water, Seasoning [rice Starch, Salt, Onion Powder, Natural Chicken Flavor (With Maltodextrin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Chicken Fat, Dehydrated Cooked Chicken), Spice Extractive], Potassium And Sodium Phosphates. Salt, 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 Contains Up To 18% Water, Seasoning [rice Starch, Salt, Onion Powder, Natural Chicken Flavor (With Maltodextrin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Chicken Fat, Dehydrated Cooked Chicken), Spice Extractive], Potassium And Sodium Phosphates. Salt, 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 Anti Caking Agent). Pickles, Water, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Calcium Chloride, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Natural Flavors, Turmeric. Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks And Eggs, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Spices, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium Edta (Protect Flavor).

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the KFC Menu Classic Chicken Sandwich is a product that falls short of cleaner food standards due to its ingredients. It’s not organic, nor does it use non-GMO ingredients. The sandwich includes added sugars like sugar and citric acid, along with harmful sugars such as dextrose and corn syrup. It also contains a range of potentially harmful additives, including natural flavor, flavor, diglycerides, enriched flour, monoglycerides, and calcium disodium EDTA. More concerning are the known harmful additives present, such as sodium benzoate, maltodextrin, and monosodium glutamate. Harmful oils like canola and soybean oil are also part of the recipe.

The sandwich starts with a bun made from unbleached enriched flour and includes a variety of conditioners and preservatives that could be detrimental to health. The chicken is seasoned with a blend that contains MSG and is coated with starches and leavening agents. The pickles in the sandwich contain preservatives like sodium benzoate and natural flavors, which are often criticized for their ambiguous health effects. The sauce, which includes eggs and spices, is preserved with calcium disodium EDTA, a chemical added to prevent spoilage and protect flavor but is considered harmful by some health advocates.

This product is not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. Its composition of non-organic, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and harmful additives makes it a poor choice for a health-conscious diet. The presence of harmful oils further detracts from its nutritional value. Consumers are advised to seek alternatives that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and eliminate harmful additives and sugars to ensure a healthier diet. The KFC Menu Classic Chicken Sandwich does not meet the criteria for a clean and healthy food choice.