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McChicken® Chicken Sandwich
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McChicken Patty Ingredients: Boneless Chicken, Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Vegetable Oil (canola Oil, Corn Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil), Wheat Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Sea Salt, Spice, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Paprika, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphates, Leavening (ammonium Bicarbonate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate), Wheat Gluten, Natural Flavors With Extractives Of Paprika, Yeast, Corn Starch, Garlic Powder. Regular Bun Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less: Salt, Wheat Gluten, Potato Flour, Vinegar, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Modified Food Starch, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Rice And/or Faba Bean), Sunflower And/or Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, May Contain One Or More Dough Conditioners (DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Mono And Diglycerides, Enzymes). Shredded Lettuce Ingredients: Lettuce. Mayonnaise Ingredients: Soybean Oil, Egg Yolk, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the McDonald’s McChicken® Chicken Sandwich ranks low on our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, both of which lead to deductions in its score. The addition of sugars and more harmful dextrose further diminishes its standing. The presence of potentially harmful additives like natural flavors, diglycerides, enriched flour, and ammonium bicarbonate, along with known harmful maltodextrin, contribute to the low rating. Additionally, the use of oils such as canola, soybean, and corn oil, which are considered harmful, negatively impacts the score.
The McChicken patty itself contains a mix of chicken and various flours, including bleached wheat flour and modified corn starch, seasoned with spices and natural flavors. The regular bun is made from enriched flour and includes additional ingredients like sugar and soybean oil, as well as various dough conditioners. Shredded lettuce, the simplest ingredient in the sandwich, is just lettuce. The mayonnaise is a blend of soybean oil, egg yolk, and vinegar, among other ingredients, including sugar and spice.
This product’s composition reflects a reliance on processed ingredients and additives that are flagged for their potential negative health impacts. The use of non-organic, GMO ingredients and various oils considered harmful are key factors in its low rating. The incorporation of added sugars and substances like maltodextrin further supports the advice to avoid this food item.
The McDonald’s McChicken® Chicken Sandwich, with a 1/5 green leaves rating, is not recommended for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The evaluation criteria focus on organic certification, non-GMO ingredients, and the absence of harmful additives and oils – areas where this product does not meet the desired standards.
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