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Bean Burrito
Ingredients:
Refried Beans: Pinto Beans, Soybean Oil, Seasoning (Salt, Sugar, Spice, Beet Powder (Vc), Natural Flavors, Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, Corn Flour, Trehalose, Modified Cornstarch). [certified Vegan], Flour Tortilla: Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Water, Shortening (Interesterified Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil), Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Yeast [yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid]), Sugar, Dough Conditioners (Mono– And Diglycerides, Fumaric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Enzymes, Wheat Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Cellulose, Corn Starch, Dicalcium Phosphate, With Tocopherols, Ascorbic Acid And Citric Acid [added As Antioxidants]), Calcium Propionate (P), Molasses. Contains: Wheat. [certified Vegan], Red Sauce: Water, Seasoning (Maltodextrin, Modified Corn Starch, Paprika, Salt, Tomato Powder, Spices, Natural Flavors, Paprika (Vc), Onion Powder, Xanthan Gum, Malic Acid, Vitamin C, Citric Acid, Torula Yeast). [certified Vegan], Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Vc)), Anti-caking Agent. Contains: Milk [certified Vegetarian], Onions: Fresh Onions. [certified Vegan]
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves
The Taco Bell Bean Burrito receives our lowest green leaf rating due to its composition of ingredients that don’t align with our standards for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which immediately impacts its standing. Added sugars are present in the form of molasses and sugar, while citric acid, which also functions as a preservative, contributes to the sugar content.
The ingredient list reveals the inclusion of several potentially harmful additives like natural flavors and diglycerides, with enriched wheat flour and xanthan gum further detracting from the product’s quality. More concerning are the known harmful additives, specifically maltodextrin and sodium metabisulfite, which are considered significant detractors in our evaluation process. Additionally, the use of soybean oil, which is often heavily processed, negatively influences the overall score.
The Taco Bell Bean Burrito’s combination of non-organic, GMO, and processed ingredients, along with its array of additives and sugars, positions it far from the ideal of cleaner, healthier food options. The presence of these elements is a clear indicator of the product’s alignment with more conventional fast-food offerings rather than those that prioritize health and well-being.
Consumers seeking cleaner and more wholesome food choices are advised to consider alternative options that do not contain these undesirable ingredients. The burrito’s low green leaf rating reflects its significant departure from the nutritional values and ingredient quality that our website advocates for in the food industry.
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