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Flavor:
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Ingredients:
Potatoes, Whey Product (Containing: Whey Solids, Nonfat Milk, Sodium Caseinate, Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate), Salt, mono and Diglycerides, Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate, Sodium Bisulfate, natural Flavors, Natural Colors, Citric Acid, and Spice. And Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Food Starch – Modified, Maltodextrin, Chicken Fat, Palm and Canola Oils, Salt, Monosodium Glutamate, Dextrose, Mono and Diglycerides, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Caramel Color (Contains Up To 20 PPM Sulfites), Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Onion Powder, Natural Flavors, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Spice, Butter (Cream), With Not More Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added As An Anti-Caking Agent.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The KFC Menu Mashed Potatoes and Gravy earns a 1/5 green leaf rating on our scale of cleaner food options. This rating reflects the product’s extensive use of non-organic ingredients, the presence of GMOs, and a range of additives that our assessment deems harmful to health.
The product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients, which already positions it unfavorably for health-conscious consumers. The inclusion of citric acid and dextrose, both considered added sugars, further diminishes its score. The product also contains a variety of additives such as natural flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, silicon dioxide, sulfites, and caramel color, which are viewed as potentially harmful. The presence of caramel color, maltodextrin, and monosodium glutamate is especially concerning, as these are known for their negative health impacts.
Moreover, the mashed potatoes and gravy are prepared with oils that our criteria classify as harmful, including canola and palm oils. These oils are often processed and may contain trans fats, which are linked to heart disease and other health issues.
The KFC Menu Mashed Potatoes and Gravy’s composition raises concerns due to its non-organic nature, GMO content, added sugars, and the use of various additives and oils that may pose health risks. Our evaluation criteria target these factors to ensure consumers are aware of what is in their food and can make informed decisions. This product falls short of our standards for cleaner food options, and based on our rating system, we recommend consumers look for alternative products that align better with a healthful diet.
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