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Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes
Ingredients:
Potato Bites: Potatoes, Soybean Oil, Enriched Wheat Flour, Tapioca Starch, Salt, Rice Flour, Dextrin, Spices, Baking Powder, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor, Modified Food Starch, Guar Gum, Paprika And Turmeric (Vc), Dextrose. Prepared In Canola Oil. Contains: Wheat [certified Vegan], 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]
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes earn a rating of 1/5 green leaves, indicating the lowest possible score on the scale for cleaner food options. This dish consists of potato bites, nacho cheese sauce, and reduced-fat sour cream. The potato bites are made with potatoes and a variety of other ingredients including enriched wheat flour and spices, and they are fried in soybean and canola oils. The nacho cheese sauce includes nonfat milk and cheese whey, while the sour cream features milk, cream, and several stabilizers and thickeners.
The product is not organic, which leads to a deduction in its score. Moreover, it does not use non-GMO ingredients, further impacting its standing. Certain ingredients such as citric acid and dextrose are identified as added sugars, which are considered harmful in this scoring system. The presence of natural flavors and enriched wheat flour, along with additives like potassium sorbate, contributes to the product’s low rating due to their potential harm. Carrageenan and maltodextrin are singled out as known harmful additives, negatively affecting the product’s score.
The use of oils such as canola, soybean, and unspecified vegetable oils is seen as a negative aspect, as these are classified as harmful oils within the scoring methodology. The inclusion of these oils, along with the other non-preferred ingredients, leads to the conclusion that the Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes are not aligned with the goal of providing cleaner food options.
The score reflects a comprehensive evaluation of the product’s ingredients and their alignment with healthier food standards. The Taco Bell Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, with a 1/5 green leaf rating, are advised against for those seeking cleaner and healthier food choices. This assessment is based on the ingredient list and the product’s compliance with specific health-oriented criteria.
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