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Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
Ingredients:
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], 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], Seasoned Beef: Beef, Water, Seasoning [cellulose, Chili Pepper, Maltodextrin, Salt, Oats, Soy Lecithin, Spices, Tomato Powder, Sugar, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors (Including Smoke Flavor), Torula Yeast, Cocoa, Disodium Inosinate & Guanylate, Dextrose, Lactic Acid, Modified Corn Starch], Salt, Sodium Phosphates. Contains: Soy, Nacho Cheese Sauce: Nonfat Milk, Cheese Whey, Water, Vegetable Oil (Canola Oil, Soybean Oil), Modified Food Starch, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, Salt, Dipotassium Phosphate, Jalapeno Puree, Vinegar, Lactic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Citric Acid, Annatto And Oleoresin Paprika (Vc). Contains: Milk [certified Vegetarian], Reduced-fat Sour Cream: Milk, Cream, Modified Corn Starch, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, Cellulose Gel, Potassium Sorbate (P), Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Carrageenan, Vitamin A. Contains: Milk [certified Vegetarian], Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Vc)), Anti-caking Agent. Contains: Milk [certified Vegetarian]
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Taco Bell Beefy 5-Layer Burrito is a product our assessment finds lacking in clean eating standards. The burrito does not use organic ingredients, includes genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and contains various added sugars such as molasses and sugar. Dextrose, another form of sugar present, further detracts from the product’s rating.
The ingredient list reveals the presence of multiple potentially harmful additives. These include natural and artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, and potassium sorbate. Additionally, the burrito contains carrageenan, maltodextrin, and sodium metabisulfite, which are recognized as known harmful additives. The oils used in the product—canola, soybean, and unspecified vegetable oils—also contribute negatively to the health score due to their potentially harmful nature.
Despite its popularity, the Beefy 5-Layer Burrito falls short of our clean food criteria. The non-organic status of the ingredients, the GMO content, and the array of added sugars and harmful additives are significant concerns. The use of questionable oils further impacts the overall quality and healthfulness of the product.
The burrito’s composition reflects a broader trend in fast food offerings, where convenience and taste often overshadow nutritional value and ingredient purity. Consumers seeking cleaner, healthier food options would be advised to consider alternatives that prioritize organic, non-GMO, and additive-free ingredients. The Taco Bell Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, with its 1/5 green leaf rating, represents a choice that does not align with these healthier eating principles.
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