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Stoufer’s
Flavor:
Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Ingredients:
Cooked Pasta (Water, Semolina Wheat Flour,wheat Gluten), Skim Milk, Cooked White Meat Chicken (White Meat Chicken, Water, Isolated Soy Protein, Modified Food Starch, Seasoning [dried Chicken Broth, Chicken Powder, Natural Flavor], Sodium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Salt), Water, Cream Cheese (Cultured Milk And Cream, Salt, Carob Bean Gum), Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Fully Cooked Bacon (Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite), Monterey Jack Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), 2% Or Less Of Buttermilk Powder, Soybean Oil, Sour Cream (Cultured Cream, Nonfat Milk), Modified Cornstarch, Garlic Puree, White Vinegar, Potassium Salt, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Salt, Natural Flavors, Spices, Dried Onions, Mushroom Juice Concentrate.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Stouffer’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta earns a rating of 1 out of 5 green leaves on our scale, reflecting a significant need for improvement in terms of health and ingredient quality. This product is not organic and utilizes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which contribute to its low score. Moreover, the presence of added sugars, such as sugar, along with potentially harmful additives like natural flavors and modified food starch, further detract from its rating.
More concerning is the inclusion of known harmful additives. Sodium nitrite and maltodextrin are among these, and their presence in food products is often scrutinized for potential health risks. Soybean oil, which is considered a harmful oil due to its processing methods and potential health implications, is also found in this pasta dish.
The ingredient list for the Stouffer’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is extensive, with non-organic dairy products such as skim milk, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and buttermilk powder. The chicken used is treated with isolated soy protein, modified food starch, and a range of other additives to enhance its preservation and flavor. Furthermore, the bacon included is cured with a cocktail of preservatives, including sodium erythorbate and sodium nitrite.
This product’s score reflects a stance that prioritizes cleaner, more natural food options. The presence of artificial additives, non-organic ingredients, GMOs, and harmful oils in the Stouffer’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta aligns poorly with this philosophy. Consumers seeking healthier, cleaner food choices are advised to avoid this product and instead opt for options that offer organic ingredients, omit harmful additives, and are free from GMOs and unhealthy oils. The low green leaf rating serves as a clear indicator that this product does not meet the standards for those aiming to maintain a cleaner diet.
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