Perdue

Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Perdue Short Cuts® Rotisserie Chicken Strips fall at the lowest end of our clean food scale. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, factors that significantly reduce its score on our health-conscious index. Additionally, the inclusion of added sugars, specifically brown sugar and dextrose, further diminishes its standing, as these ingredients are considered detrimental to a clean diet.

The presence of potentially harmful additives, namely natural flavors, raises concerns about the overall wholesomeness of the chicken strips. While ‘natural flavors’ may seem benign, the term is broad and often encompasses a range of substances that may not align with a cleaner food philosophy. Moreover, ingredients like soy protein concentrate, dehydrated onion and garlic, yeast extract, tomato powder, and spice, while not as heavily penalized, do not contribute to elevating the product’s clean food credentials.

Despite the primary ingredient being boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat, which could be a good source of lean protein, the benefits are overshadowed by the other non-preferred ingredients. The addition of chicken fat treated with extract of rosemary and extractives of paprika may be intended to enhance taste and appearance, yet they do not compensate for the product’s other shortcomings.

The Perdue Short Cuts® Rotisserie Chicken Strips garner a low rating due to the absence of organic certification, the use of GMOs, and the inclusion of added sugars and questionable additives. Consumers seeking cleaner food options are advised to consider alternatives that adhere more closely to the principles of health and transparency. This product, as it stands, is not recommended for those aiming to maintain a diet centered on natural, unprocessed, and wholesome ingredients.