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Flavor:

Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken 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], Grilled Chicken: White Meat Chicken With Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning (Modified Potato Starch, Salt, Yeast Extract, Spices, Sugar, Citric Acid, Disodium Inosinate And Guanylate, Torula Yeast, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Natural Flavors, And 2% Or Less Of Soybean Oil Added As A Processing Aid), Sodium Phosphates, Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce [certified Vegan], Avocado Ranch Sauce: Soybean Oil, Cultured Buttermilk, Water, Avocado, Cage-free Egg Yolk, Vinegar, White Wine Vinegar, 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Garlic Juice, Sugar, Natural Flavor, Lemon And Lime Juice Concentrate, Spice, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Onion, Garlic, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Turmeric Oleoresin (Vc), Fruit Juice (Vc), Fruit Juice Concentrate (Vc), Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Alginate, Potassium Sorbate (P), Sodium Benzoate (P), Calcium Disodium Edta (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified Vegetarian], Creamy Chipotle Sauce: Soybean Oil, Water, Vinegar, Cage-free Egg Yolk, 2% Or Less Of Chili Peppers, Chipotle Peppers, Salt, Sugar, Roasted Garlic, Natural Flavor, Natural Smoke Flavor, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika Extract (C), Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Sodium Benzoate (P), Potassium Sorbate (P), Calcium Disodium Edta (Pf), Citric Acid, Potassium Chloride, Maltodextrin. Contains: Egg [certified Vegetarian], Fiesta Tortilla Strips: Corn Masa Flour, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Safflower, And/or Canola), Beet Juice, Annatto Extract And Black Carrot Juice (C). [certified Vegan], Tomatoes: Fresh Tomatoes. [certified Vegan], Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Vc)), Anti-caking Agent. Contains: Milk [certified Vegetarian]

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Taco Bell Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito is a product that raises concerns due to its composition and lack of certain health-conscious criteria. This burrito is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which detracts from its overall health score. The use of added sugars, including molasses and sugar, further diminishes its rating, while the presence of dextrose—a more harmful added sugar—exacerbates the issue.

The burrito also includes a range of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors and diglycerides, as well as enriched wheat flour and xanthan gum. More concerning are the known harmful additives like propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, maltodextrin, and sodium metabisulfite, which contribute to the product’s low score. Additionally, the inclusion of oils like canola, soybean oil, and unspecified vegetable oil, which are considered harmful, further impacts the healthfulness of the burrito.

The ingredient list reveals a complex array of components, from the bleached enriched wheat flour in the tortilla to the combination of preservatives and conditioners used to maintain shelf life and texture. The grilled chicken is marinated with various seasonings and stabilizers, while the sauces and cheese add layers of flavor but also introduce additional additives and preservatives into the mix.

Despite the inclusion of some fresh elements such as iceberg lettuce and tomatoes, the overall composition of the Taco Bell Chipotle Ranch Grilled Chicken Burrito does not align with the criteria for cleaner, healthier food options. The product’s score reflects its position at the lower end of the health spectrum, and it is recommended that consumers seeking cleaner food choices consider alternative options.