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Egg McMuffin®
Ingredients:
English Muffin Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Yeast, Yellow Corn Meal (Degermed Yellow Corn Meal and Corn Flour), Contains 2% or Less: Sugar, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dough Conditioners (Mono-, Di- And Tricalcium Phosphate, DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Ethylated Mono and Digylcerides), Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour, Citric Acid, Baking Soda, Fumaric Acid. Egg Ingredients: Usda Grade A Eggs. Canadian Bacon Ingredients: Pork Cured With: Water, Sugar, Salt, Contains 2% Or Less: Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Maltodextrin, Sodium Diacetate And Sodium Nitrite (preservatives). Pasteurized Process American Cheese Ingredients: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added. Salted Butter Ingredients: Cream, Salt. Clarified Butter Ingredients: Pasteurized Cream (butterfat).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Egg McMuffin® from McDonald’s menu has received a rating of 1/5 green leaves, indicating it falls short of cleaner food standards. This product is not organic, and it contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, detract from its nutritional quality. Moreover, it includes potentially harmful additives like natural flavor, enriched flour, soy lecithin, and sodium citrate. More concerning are the known harmful additives, specifically sodium nitrite and maltodextrin. The use of soybean oil, classified as a harmful oil in our assessment, further reduces the product’s score.
The English muffin component contains enriched flour, which has been fortified with vitamins and minerals but is not whole grain. The dough conditioners and preservatives listed, such as DATEM and fumaric acid, are chemical additives that may raise health concerns. The egg is a simple USDA Grade A egg, while the Canadian bacon includes preservatives like sodium nitrite, which have been linked to negative health effects. The pasteurized process American cheese includes additives and colorants, and the presence of soy lecithin may be problematic for those avoiding soy derivatives.
The Egg McMuffin® also incorporates both salted and clarified butter, introducing additional saturated fats into the product. While the use of cream in the butters provides a natural source of dairy fat, the overall combination of ingredients in the Egg McMuffin® does not align with the standards of cleaner, healthier food options.
The assessment of the Egg McMuffin® is clear: it contains a range of additives, non-organic ingredients, GMOs, and harmful oils that contribute to its low rating. Consumers seeking healthier, cleaner food options are advised to consider alternatives that prioritize organic, non-GMO, and additive-free ingredients. This product does not meet the criteria for those who are conscientious about the quality and healthfulness of their food.
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