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Stoufer’s

Flavor:

Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients:

Chicken Enchiladas (Filling [white Meat Chicken, Tomatoes, Cooked Pinto Beans {water, Pinto Beans}, Onion, Green Chilies {green Chiles In Water, Salt, Citric Acid}, Water, 2% Or Less Of Dried Chicken Stock, Chile Pepper, Garlic Powder, Cornstarch, Salt, Onion Powder], Corn Tortilla [water, Yellow Corn Masa Flour, Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Mono And Diglycerides, Cornstarch, Citric Acid]), Skim Milk, Cooked Enriched Long Grain Rice (Water, Rice, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin Mononitrate, Folic Acid), Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Water, Onions, American Cheese Spread (Cheddar And Colby Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Skim Milk, Milkfat, Salt, Carrageenan, Cellulose Gum), Corn, 2% Or Less Of Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Cream, Garlic Puree, Natural Flavors, Cornstarch, Salt, Autolyzed Yeast extract, Spices, Chili Pepper, Lactic Acid, Calcium Lactate.

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves

The Stouffer’s Chicken Enchiladas receive our lowest green leaf rating due to several concerns regarding its ingredients. The product is not organic, and it does not use non-GMO ingredients. These two factors alone significantly impact its standing on our scale. Additionally, the inclusion of citric acid as an added sugar contributes to its low score.

Our assessment also identifies the presence of potentially harmful additives. The product contains natural flavors and diglycerides, both of which raise flags in our scoring system. More alarmingly, it includes carrageenan, a known harmful additive, which further diminishes the product’s rating.

The ingredient list reveals a mix of items that may appear wholesome at first glance, such as white meat chicken, tomatoes, pinto beans, and a variety of vegetables. However, the positive aspects are overshadowed by the product’s reliance on additives and lack of organic ingredients. The enchiladas also feature a variety of cheeses and cream, which contribute to the overall composition of the dish.

The Stouffer’s Chicken Enchiladas fail to meet the criteria for a cleaner food option. With the presence of non-organic and GMO ingredients, added sugars, and harmful additives, consumers seeking healthier choices would be advised to steer clear of this product. The low green leaf rating reflects these concerns and underscores the product’s position at the bottom of our scale. It highlights the need for greater transparency and better quality in the food industry, especially for consumers who prioritize healthful eating. Therefore, our guidance is to avoid this product in favor of options that align more closely with the principles of clean eating.