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Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles®
Ingredients:
Griddle Cakes Ingredients: Water, Enriched Flour (bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Dextrose, Palm Oil, Contains 2% Or Less: Brown Sugar, Baking Powder (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Modified Tapioca Starch, Rice Flour, Whey Powder, Salt, Natural Flavors, Buttermilk Powder, Soybean Oil, Caramel Color, Soy Lecithin. Folded Egg Ingredients: Eggs, Nonfat Milk, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Citric Acid. Pasteurized Process American Cheese Ingredients: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added. Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon Ingredients: Pork Bellies Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Natural Smoke Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. Clarified Butter Ingredients: Pasteurized Cream (butterfat).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The McDonald’s Menu Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles® earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves on our scale. This score reflects the product’s extensive use of non-organic ingredients, including genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The McGriddles® contain several added sugars such as brown sugar, sugar, and dextrose, which contribute to its low score. Additionally, the presence of harmful additives like caramel color and sodium nitrite further detracts from its rating.
The list of ingredients shows a reliance on components that raise health concerns, such as soybean and palm oils, which are often processed and may have a negative environmental impact. The use of natural and artificial flavors, enriched flour, soy lecithin, and sodium citrate also contributes to the product’s poor assessment. These ingredients are frequently associated with processed foods and may have adverse health effects.
The McGriddles® are not organic, which results in a deduction of points. The absence of non-GMO ingredients is another factor that negatively affects the product’s score. Specific harmful additives, including caramel color and sodium nitrite, are present in the bacon component of the McGriddles®, which not only pose potential health risks but also significantly lower the product’s overall rating.
The combination of these ingredients and the lack of organic certification lead to the McGriddles® receiving the lowest possible rating on our green leaf scale. The product’s composition reflects a broader issue within the food industry, where convenience often overshadows nutritional value and clean eating standards. Consumers seeking healthier and cleaner food options are advised to consider alternatives to the McDonald’s Menu Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles®. This product stands as an example of what our website aims to steer clear of, emphasizing the need for more transparent and health-conscious food choices in the market.
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