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Cheesy Jalapeño Bacon Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese Double

Ingredients:

Quarter Pound 100% Beef Patty* Ingredients: 100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders. Quarter Pound Bun Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% or Less: Sesame Seeds, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Vinegar, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Rice), Sunflower and/or Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, May Contain One or More Dough Conditioners (DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Mono and Diglycerides, Enzymes), Modified Food Starch. 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. Cheddar Cheese Sauce Ingredients: Water, Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Interesterified Soybean Oil, Whey, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phosphate, Contains 2% Or Less: Cheeses (cheddar, Granular, Semisoft, And Blue Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes]), Corn Syrup Solids, Salt, Lactic Acid, Sodium Alginate, Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate (preservatives), Xanthan Gum, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Apo-carotenal (color), Coconut Oil, Citric Acid.

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the McDonald’s Menu Cheesy Jalapeño Bacon Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Double is a product that our evaluation places in the lowest tier for those seeking cleaner food options. This item fails to meet the criteria for organic or non-GMO ingredients, and it harbors a range of additives and sugars that are deemed detrimental to health.

The main components of this product include a beef patty, a quarter pound bun, pasteurized process American cheese, thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, and cheddar cheese sauce. None of these ingredients are organic. The beef, while pure and without fillers, is not certified free from GMOs. The bun contains enriched flour and added sugars, such as sugar and dextrose, which contribute to the overall negative score. Furthermore, the bun’s makeup includes various additives like natural flavors and mono and diglycerides, which are often scrutinized for their potential health impacts.

The cheese elements also contain preservatives and artificial colors, and the bacon is cured with additives like sodium nitrite, which has been linked to health concerns. The cheddar cheese sauce includes additional unfavorable ingredients like interesterified soybean oil and maltodextrin, alongside preservatives and artificial flavors.

The presence of canola and soybean oil is another point of critique due to their processing methods and potential health implications. These oils are often extracted using chemicals and are usually not derived from non-GMO sources.

With a score of 1/5 green leaves, this product is not recommended for consumers aiming to prioritize their health by choosing cleaner food options. The combination of non-organic, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and a spectrum of controversial additives aligns this product with those that consumers might consider avoiding in their pursuit of a healthier diet.