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Stoufer’s

Flavor:

Baked Chicken

Ingredients:

Cooked Chicken Breast Fillets (Chicken Breast Fillets, Water, Brown Sugar, Modified Rice Starch, Canola Oil, Chicken Flavor [dried Chicken Broth, Chicken Powder, Flavor, Salt], Sodium Phosphates, Carrageenan, Salt, White Pepper, Paprika.), Potatoes, Water, Cream, 2% Or Less Of Chicken Broth, Onions, Skim Milk, Chicken Fat, Butter (Cream, Salt), Modified Cornstarch, Sour Cream (Cultured Cream, Skim Milk, Enzymes), Salt, Bleached Wheat Flour, Soybean Oil, Modified Tapioca Starch/Flour, Mono- And Diglycerides, Spices, Caramel Color, Chicken Flavor (Flavor, Chicken And Chicken Broth [water, Chicken Broth], Soy Sauce Powder [soy Sauce {wheat, Soybeans, Salt}, Maltodextrin, Salt], Salt, Cultured Whey,Maltodextrin, Chicken Fat, 2% Or Less Of Chicken Stock, Dextrose, Acetic Acid), Potato Maltodextrin, Seasoning (Maltodextrin, Flavor, Enzyme Modified Butterfat), Autolyzed Yeast extract, Maltodextrin, Carrageenan, Dried Garlic, Potassium Chloride, Onion Powder, Flavors, Xanthan Gum, Turmeric & Annatto Color.

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Awarded 1/5 green leaves, Stoufer’s Baked Chicken falls short of providing a cleaner food option. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, factors contributing to its low rating. The presence of added sugars such as brown sugar and dextrose further detracts from its healthfulness. The inclusion of potentially harmful additives like flavors, diglycerides, xanthan gum, and caramel color, alongside known harmful additives such as carrageenan and maltodextrin, underscores the product’s departure from cleaner eating standards. Harmful oils, specifically canola and soybean oil, are also used in the preparation of this dish.

Stoufer’s Baked Chicken comprises ingredients that raise concerns regarding health and clean eating. The chicken, while a source of protein, is accompanied by an array of additives and non-organic components. The potatoes and cream, which could contribute to a wholesome meal, are overshadowed by the product’s reliance on modified starches, artificial flavors, and colorings. The use of chicken flavor and broth attempts to enhance the dish’s taste but introduces additional processed elements.

The manufacturing process includes a variety of chemical and synthetic substances such as sodium phosphates, carrageenan, and modified tapioca starch. These are often used to modify texture and extend shelf life but are not aligned with the principles of clean eating. The nutritional profile is further compromised by the application of skim milk, chicken fat, and butter, which, in the absence of organic certification, suggests the potential for undesirable additives and hormones.

The product’s overall green leaf rating reflects a composition that prioritizes convenience and shelf stability over nutritional integrity. The extensive list of ingredients, many of which are artificial or heavily processed, makes it clear that this product is far removed from the cleaner, more natural food options that health-conscious consumers seek. Stoufer’s Baked Chicken’s low rating serves as a guide for those looking to avoid such products in favor of healthier, more wholesome alternatives.