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Chili Cheese 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], Chili (Regional): Seasoned Beef*, Water, Chili Seasoning (Enriched Wheat Flour, Spices, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Paprika (Vc), Maltodextrin, Tomato Powder (Contain Soy And Wheat), Dried Onion, Garlic Powder, Sodium Alginate, Malic Acid, Monocalcium Phosphate). Contains: Wheat, Soy. *see Seasoned Beef Ingredient Statement, 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 Chili Cheese Burrito falls at the lower end of the spectrum on our website, which focuses on promoting cleaner food options. This rating reflects the product’s composition which includes a range of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, potentially harmful additives, known harmful additives, and harmful oils.
The Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito is not organic, and it also uses genetically modified ingredients. The flour tortilla contains added sugars such as molasses and sugar, and citric acid, which is often used as a preservative. The presence of diglycerides and enriched wheat flour, both categorized as potentially harmful additives, further detracts from the product’s score. More concerning are the known harmful additives like maltodextrin and sodium metabisulfite found in the chili seasoning. The use of soybean oil, which we classify as a harmful oil due to its processing method and potential health implications, also impacts the product’s rating negatively.
The list of ingredients paints a clear picture of the product’s composition, which is misaligned with the values of those seeking cleaner and healthier food options. The burrito’s make-up is a common example of processed fast food, which prioritizes shelf-life and cost-efficiency over nutritional value.
Consumers aiming to incorporate cleaner, more wholesome foods into their diet would be advised to steer clear of the Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito. Its low green leaf rating serves as a guidepost for those who prioritize healthful eating, signaling that this product does not meet the standards of our review system due to its composition and the inclusion of various non-preferred ingredients. As such, the Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito is not recommended for those seeking cleaner, more natural food choices.
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