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Cheesy Jalapeño Bacon Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese
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
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the McDonald’s Menu Cheesy Jalapeño Bacon Quarter Pounder® with Cheese is a product that warrants scrutiny for those seeking cleaner eating options. The burger is crafted from a quarter pound beef patty, a sesame seed bun, American cheese, thick-cut applewood smoked bacon, and a cheddar cheese sauce.
The absence of organic certification and the use of genetically modified ingredients lead to immediate concerns for the health-conscious consumer. The inclusion of added sugars in the form of sugar and citric acid, alongside more harmful sugars such as dextrose and corn syrup, further diminish the product’s standing. The presence of potentially harmful additives, including natural flavors, flavor enhancers, diglycerides, enriched flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and sodium citrate, raise red flags regarding the product’s nutritional integrity.
Known harmful additives such as sodium nitrite and maltodextrin, which have been linked to adverse health effects, are also found within this burger. Moreover, the use of oils like canola and soybean oil, which are often heavily processed and may contribute to inflammation, detract from the product’s overall healthfulness.
Given these factors, the Cheesy Jalapeño Bacon Quarter Pounder® with Cheese falls short of the clean eating standards set by our evaluation criteria. The product’s composition reveals a reliance on non-organic, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and a spectrum of additives that may compromise health. This assessment aligns with the product’s green leaf rating, suggesting that better, more wholesome alternatives are available for those seeking to make healthier food choices. The product is not recommended for consumers aiming to adhere to a cleaner diet.
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