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Stoufer’s
Flavor:
Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients:
Milk, Cooked Pasta (Water, Semolina Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten), Water, Cooked White Meat Chicken, Parmesan And Asiago Cheese Blend With Flavor (Parmesan And Asiago Cheeses [cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Enzyme Modified Parmesan Cheese [cultured Milk, Water, Salt, Enzymes], Whey, Salt), 2% Or Less Of Modified Cornstarch, Salt, Soybean Oil, Romano Cheese With Flavor (Romano Cheese [cultured Cow’s Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Enzyme Modified Romano Cheese [romano Cheese {cultured Cow’s Milk, Water, Salt, Enzymes}, Salt]), Garlic, Maltodextrin, Isolated Soy Protein, Seasoning (Dried Chicken Broth, Chicken Powder, Natural Flavor), Sodium Phosphate, Spices, Datem, Mono- And Diglycerides, Garlic Powder, Xanthan Gum, Flavor.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
This product receives a 1/5 green leaf rating. The Stoufer’s Chicken Alfredo is a prepared food that is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients. It includes additives such as natural flavors, diglycerides, xanthan gum, DATEM, and maltodextrin, which the scoring system deems potentially or known to be harmful. Additionally, soybean oil, listed among the ingredients, is considered a harmful oil according to the scoring criteria.
The product starts with a base of milk, cooked pasta, and chicken, but loses credibility with its inclusion of various cheeses that are modified with enzymes. The presence of isolated soy protein and sodium phosphate further detracts from its score. These ingredients, combined with modifiers like modified cornstarch and soybean oil, raise concerns about the product’s overall healthfulness.
The scoring system deducts points for products that are not organic and contain GMOs, as well as for those that feature additives and harmful oils. The Stoufer’s Chicken Alfredo falls short in all these categories. The presence of non-organic ingredients results in a deduction, as does the use of GMOs. The additives listed, such as natural flavor and flavor, are penalized for their potential harm. Maltodextrin, in particular, is identified as a known harmful additive, resulting in a higher point deduction. Harmful oils, such as soybean oil, also contribute to the product’s low score.
The product’s low green leaf rating reflects its position at the bottom of the recommended options for consumers seeking cleaner food choices. The assessment is clear: this product is not aligned with the health-focused criteria established by the scoring system. Consumers are advised to avoid this product in favor of alternatives that better meet the standards for clean eating.
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