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Impossible™ Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients:
Sesame ciabatta bun [enriched wheat flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, Riboflavin, folic acid), water, sesame seeds, Eggs, durum wheat semolina, Sugar, sunflower oil, butter (milk), salt, paprika, malted barley flour, yeast, cultured wheat starch, microbial enzymes (amylase)], fried egg patty [egg whites, egg yolks, milk, food starch- modified, salt, citric acid], plant-based breakfast patty [water, soy protein concentrate, sunflower oil, coconut oil, contains 2% or less of: citric acid, cultured dextrose, food starch – modified, Garlic powder, methylcellulose, mixed tocopherols (vitamin e), natural flavors, niacin (vitamin b3), onion powder, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin b6), Riboflavin (vitamin b2), salt, sodium ascorbate (vitamin c), soy leghemoglobin, soy protein isolate, spices, vitamin b12, yeast extract, zinc gluconate], sharp cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto (for color)]
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Starbucks American Menu Impossible™ Breakfast Sandwich falls short of being considered a clean food option. This sandwich does not utilize organic ingredients, which detracts from its potential health benefits. Additionally, the presence of GMOs in its components further diminishes its score, as many consumers seeking cleaner food options prefer non-GMO products.
The ingredient list includes added sugars such as sugar and citric acid, which contribute to the reduction in its overall rating. Dextrose, classified here as a more harmful added sugar, significantly impacts the healthfulness of the sandwich. The inclusion of potentially harmful additives like natural flavor, flavor, enriched wheat flour, and pyridoxine hydrochloride also detracts from the product’s clean food status.
The sandwich consists of a sesame ciabatta bun, fried egg patty, plant-based breakfast patty, and sharp cheddar cheese. The bun’s composition includes enriched flour and added sugars, while the egg patty contains modified food starch and citric acid. The plant-based patty, despite being a vegetarian option, contains a variety of additives and vitamins that are synthesized rather than derived from natural sources. The sharp cheddar cheese is the least contentious ingredient, although it does contain annatto for color.
The product’s ingredient profile indicates a need for improvement to align with the health and cleanliness standards that consumers are increasingly demanding. The use of additives, non-organic ingredients, and GMOs are key areas where changes could elevate the product’s rating. The Starbucks American Menu Impossible™ Breakfast Sandwich, as it stands, is a product that offers a plant-based breakfast option but does not meet the criteria for those seeking clean eating choices.
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