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Flavor:
Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich
Ingredients:
Artisan roll [unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, Riboflavin, folic acid), water, sour culture, semolina, salt, sugar, canola oil, yeast, microbial enzymes], frittata egg patty with cheese [whole Eggs, nonfat milk, monterey jack cheese (pasteurized milk, bacterial cheese culture, salt, microbial enzymes, potato starch, powdered cellulose (to prevent caking)), full-moisture parmesan cheese (parmesan cheese (part skim milk, bacterial cheese culture, salt, microbial enzymes), cellulose powder), soybean oil, water, contains 2% or less of the following: unmodified corn starch, xanthan gum, salt, citric acid, black pepper], gouda [pasteurized milk, bacterial cheese culture, salt, microbial enzymes, annatto color], uncured bacon – no nitrites or nitrates added except as naturally occurring in sea salt and celery juice powder [pork, water, sea salt, salt, cane sugar, cultured celery juice powder, cherry powder], contains bioengineered food ingredients.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This Starbucks American Menu Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich earns a rating of 1/5 green leaves, placing it at the lowest tier of our health-conscious evaluations. This sandwich, a combination of bacon, cheese, and egg on an artisan roll, falls short in several key areas related to clean eating and ingredient quality.
The product is not organic, which detracts significantly from its overall score. Organic foods are often preferred for their lack of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, and this sandwich’s absence of organic certification is notable. Additionally, the ingredients list includes genetically modified organisms (GMOs), further reducing its standing on our scale. GMOs are often avoided by consumers looking for natural and unaltered foods.
The inclusion of added sugars, specifically sugar and citric acid, contributes to the sandwich’s low score. More concerning is the presence of cane sugar, a refined sugar that is heavily processed and considered less healthy than natural sweeteners. This ingredient alone results in a substantial deduction from the product’s total points.
Potentially harmful additives are another critical factor in the assessment. The enriched flour, used in the bread, is a processed form of wheat flour that lacks the nutritional value of whole grains. Xanthan gum, a common thickening agent, is also flagged for its potential to cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Lastly, the use of certain oils negatively impacts the sandwich’s rating. Canola and soybean oils are included in the recipe, both of which are often heavily refined and may contribute to inflammation. These oils are viewed unfavorably compared to alternatives such as olive oil or avocado oil, which are associated with health benefits.
Given these evaluations, the Starbucks American Menu Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich is not recommended for consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The ingredients and processing methods used in this product do not align with the standards of a diet focused on wholesome, minimally processed foods.
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