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CHICKEN CAESAR ROMAINE LETTUCE, WHITE-MEAT CHICKEN, SHREDDED PARMESAN CHEESE & GARLIC CROUTONS WITH CAESAR DRESSING SALAD, CHICKEN CAESAR

GOOD & GATHER · 0/100 · Not approved

2 not-approved ingredients detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Canola Oil Not approved Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
Milk Powder Caution Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol.
Carrageenan Not approved Linked in animal studies to gut inflammation; banned in EU infant formula.
Natural Flavor Caution Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Maltodextrin Caution Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar.
Xanthan Gum Caution Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×2 − 10×5 − 5×0 = 0

ReasonPointsDetail
Canola Oil -50 Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
Carrageenan -50 Linked in animal studies to gut inflammation; banned in EU infant formula.
Sugar (Refined) -10 Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Milk Powder -10 Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol.
Natural Flavor -10 Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Maltodextrin -10 Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar.
Xanthan Gum -10 Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

Ingredients

romaine lettucegrilled seasoned diced chicken breast meat with rib meatchicken breast with rib meatWaterrice starchSaltVinegarSugar (Refined)caesar dressingCanola Oilnfat buttermilk [wheyMilk PowderCornstarchTapioca StarchCarrageenanlocust bean gumculture]parmesan cheese flavor [granular and parmesan cheese blend {milkcultureenzymes}Lactic Acidcitric acid]romano cheese [milkenzymes]Skim Milkegg yolkMolassesOnionanchovyGarlicclovetamarind extractNatural Flavorchili pepper extract]lemon juice concentrateMaltodextrinXanthan Gumacacia gumspicesparmesan cheeseparmesan cheese [pasteurized milkcheese culturespowdered cellulose [to prevent caking]croutonsenrich

Diets this fits

Gluten-free

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