Help us turn our website into an app, Support our Fundraiser!

Taco Bell

Flavor:

Doritos® Cheesy Gordita Crunch - Nacho Cheese

Ingredients:

Gordita Flatbread: Enriched Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Water, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Sugar, Vital Wheat Gluten, Contains 1% Or Less Of, Salt, Corn Syrup Solids, Oat Fiber, Dough Conditioners (Mono And Di-glycerides), Baking Powder, Soy Protein Isolate, Enzymes, Calcium Propionate (P). Contains: Wheat, Soy [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, Three Cheese Blend: Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack And American Cheese With Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [p], Color Added, Annatto And Paprika Extract Blend [vc], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified Vegetarian], Doritos® Locos Taco Nacho Cheese Shell: Ground Corn, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Canola, Corn, And/or Soybean Oil), Corn Flour, Seasoning (Maltodextrin, Salt, Cheddar Cheese, Whey, Monosodium Glutamate, Buttermilk, Romano Cheese, Whey Protein Concentrate, Onion Powder, Disodium Phosphate, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Dextrose, Tomato Powder, Lactose, Spices, Turmeric And Annatto (Vc), Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Nonfat Milk, Red And Green Bell Pepper Powder, Disodium Inosinate & Guanylate, Yellow 5 & 6 (C), Caramel Color (C), Red 40 (C)). Contains: Milk, Iceberg Lettuce: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce [certified Vegan], Spicy Ranch Sauce: Soybean Oil, Water, Cultured Buttermilk, Vinegar, Cage-free Egg Yolk, Sour Cream, 2% Or Less Of: Sugar, Salt, Buttermilk, Spice, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Habanero Pepper, Natural Flavor, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Glucono Delta-lactone, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Calcium Disodium Edta (P), Potassium Sorbate (P), Sodium Benzoate (P). Contains: Milk, Egg [certified Vegetarian], Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Vc)), Anti-caking Agent. Contains: Milk [certified Vegetarian]

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Awarded a rating of 1/5 green leaves, the Taco Bell Doritos® Cheesy Gordita Crunch – Nacho Cheese stands as a product to be cautious about for those seeking cleaner food options. The item is not organic and contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), leading to an immediate deduction in its rating. Furthermore, the inclusion of added sugars such as sugar and citric acid, along with more concerning sweeteners like dextrose and corn syrup, exacerbates the product’s distance from clean eating ideals.

The product also features a range of potentially harmful additives including natural flavors, enriched wheat flour, and soy lecithin, as well as xanthan gum and sodium citrate. These ingredients contribute to the overall decrease in the product’s health score. More alarming is the presence of known harmful additives like artificial flavors, caramel color, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, and artificial colorants such as Yellow 5 and Red 40. These components are recognized for their adverse health implications and further degrade the product’s standing.

Additionally, the Gordita Crunch includes oils that are considered harmful, specifically canola, soybean oil, and unspecified vegetable oils. These oils often undergo heavy processing and are linked to various health concerns. The presence of high fructose corn syrup, a widely criticized sweetener associated with numerous health issues, solidifies the product’s low rating.

The cumulative effect of these ingredients, along with the absence of organic certification and non-GMO assurance, positions the Taco Bell Doritos® Cheesy Gordita Crunch – Nacho Cheese at the minimal end of the health spectrum on our scale. The product’s composition reflects a disregard for the clean eating principles that many consumers are now prioritizing. Therefore, it receives the lowest possible recommendation, urging consumers to opt for alternatives that align better with a health-conscious lifestyle.