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Double Beef Volcano Burrito

Ingredients:

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, 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], Seasoned Rice: Enriched Long Grain Rice, Water, Canola Oil, Seasoning (Maltodextrin, Salt, Natural Flavors, Tomato Powder, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Spices, Onion, Tomato, Red And Green Bell Peppers, Citric Acid, Paprika, Onion Powder, Paprika (Vc), Disodium Guanylate And Inosinate, Torula Yeast. [certified Vegan], Lava Sauce: Soybean Oil, Water, Red Jalapeno Peppers, Cheddar Cheese, Egg Yolk, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Tomato Paste, Vinegar, Paprika, Sugar, Contains 1% Or Less Of Dried Onion, Spices, Salt, Xanthan Gum, Phosphoric Acid, Citric Acid, Disodium Inosinate & Guanylate, Sorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Calcium Disodium Edta (Pf). Contains: Milk, Eggs, 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], Fiesta Tortilla Strips: Corn Masa Flour, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Safflower, And/or Canola), Beet Juice, Annatto Extract And Black Carrot Juice (C). [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 Double Beef Volcano Burrito is not recommended for those seeking cleaner food options. This product is not organic and utilizes GMO ingredients, which already positions it unfavorably against cleaner alternatives.

The burrito contains added sugars, including molasses and sugar, which contribute to its low score. Dextrose, a form of sugar that is more harmful, is also present. Several potentially harmful additives are found within its ingredient list, such as natural flavors, artificial flavors, diglycerides, enriched wheat flour, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and calcium disodium EDTA. These additives are often associated with health concerns and are not aligned with cleaner eating principles.

Further to this, the product includes known harmful additives like artificial flavor, carrageenan, propylene glycol, maltodextrin, and sodium metabisulfite. These substances are flagged for their negative health implications and contribute to the product’s low rating. The presence of oils such as canola, soybean, and unspecified vegetable oils, which are considered harmful, further diminish the product’s standing. The inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, under the guise of artificial flavor, is especially concerning due to its association with obesity and other health issues.

This product’s composition makes it clear that it falls short of providing a clean eating option. The extensive use of non-organic, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and a variety of harmful additives and oils underline its position at the lowest end of the health spectrum. For consumers prioritizing healthful, clean food choices, the Taco Bell Double Beef Volcano Burrito does not meet the criteria and is best avoided.