Perdue

Awarded a rating of 1/5 green leaves, the Perdue Refrigerated Breaded Popcorn Chicken Bites fall at the lowest end of the scale on our cleaner food guide. This product is not organic and utilizes genetically modified ingredients, factors that significantly impact its green leaf score. In addition, the presence of added sugars, specifically sugar and dextrose, further diminishes its standing as a healthier option. The inclusion of potentially harmful additives, namely natural flavor and other unspecified flavors, also contributes to the product’s low rating.

The Perdue Popcorn Chicken Bites are made from boneless chicken breast with rib meat and a coating that includes wheat flour and yellow corn flour. The coating’s composition also features less favorable ingredients such as vinegar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and yeast extract. The leavening process involves cream of tartar and sodium bicarbonate, while spices, guar gum, extractives of paprika, and black pepper extract are also present.

Our scoring system, focused on promoting cleaner and healthier food choices, penalizes the use of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives. These criteria are central to our assessment, and the Perdue Popcorn Chicken Bites do not meet the standards we advocate for healthier eating.

Consumers seeking cleaner food options might consider alternatives to this product, as it does not align with the goals of reduced chemical additives, avoidance of GMOs, and limited sugar content. Our stringent review process ensures that only products meeting the highest standards of health and quality receive our endorsement. The Perdue Refrigerated Breaded Popcorn Chicken Bites, with a score of 1/5 green leaves, are not recommended for those aiming to make cleaner food choices.