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Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich
Ingredients:
Wheat english muffin [water, whole wheat flour, enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, Niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, Riboflavin, folic acid, ascorbic acid, microbial enzymes), yeast, wheat gluten, contains 2% or less of: sugar, soybean oil, salt, vinegar, yellow corn flour, yellow cornmeal, fumaric acid, microbial enzymes, calcium sulfate, ascorbic acid], egg white patty [egg whites, milk, unmodified corn starch, contains 2% or less of: salt, black pepper], uncured turkey bacon [turkey thigh meat, vinegar and Lemon juice concentrate, water, brown sugar, honey, salt, potassium chloride, cultured celery powder, sea salt, cherry powder, evaporated cane sugar], reduced fat cheddar cheese [pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, vitamin a palmitate], contains bioengineered food ingredients.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Starbucks American Menu Turkey Bacon, Cheddar & Egg White Sandwich falls short of cleaner food standards as defined by our criteria. This evaluation stems from its lack of organic certification, the presence of genetically modified ingredients, and the inclusion of added sugars and potentially harmful additives.
The sandwich is constructed with a wheat English muffin, egg white patty, uncured turkey bacon, and reduced-fat cheddar cheese. The wheat English muffin includes non-organic whole wheat and enriched wheat flour, which diminishes its score due to the enrichment process and potential GMOs. The enrichment of flour, while common, involves adding synthetic nutrients to replace those lost during processing, which raises concerns for some about the naturalness of the product.
Additionally, the presence of soybean oil, a commonly genetically modified ingredient, and the use of sugars such as brown sugar and evaporated cane sugar, contribute negatively to the product’s rating. These sugars, while common in many processed foods, are considered harmful when consumed in excess, and their inclusion leads to a significant reduction in score.
Furthermore, the uncured turkey bacon and reduced-fat cheddar cheese contain additives like cultured celery powder, which is often used as a natural preservative and a source of nitrates. While some may argue the natural sourcing of such additives, their potential health impacts are a point of contention and result in further score deductions.
The product is a clear example of a food item that does not align with the values of those seeking cleaner, more wholesome food options. The use of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and controversial additives places this sandwich at the lowest end of our rating scale. Consumers looking for cleaner eating choices are advised to consider alternatives that better meet the standards of minimal processing, organic ingredients, and the absence of genetically modified components.
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