Chicken Pot Pie

by B Robert S

This frozen pot pie contains concerning trans fats from partially hydrogenated oils and MSG in the chicken base. While it includes real vegetables and chicken, the heavy processing and inflammatory ingredients make it an occasional-only food.

• Water – safe · Primary liquid base for the filling, completely safe.
• Carrots – beneficial · Whole vegetable providing beta-carotene and fiber.
• Potatoes – safe · Whole vegetable providing carbohydrates and potassium.
• Dextrose – safe · Simple sugar used to maintain potato color, minimal amount.
• Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate – safe · Food additive used to prevent potato discoloration.
• Potassium Sorbate – safe · Common preservative with good safety profile.
• Liquid Soybean Oil – controversial · Omega-6 heavy seed oil that can promote inflammation when consumed regularly.
• Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil – dangerous · Contains trans fats linked to heart disease and inflammation.
• Butter – beneficial · Natural dairy fat providing beneficial fatty acids.
• Cream – safe · Natural dairy ingredient providing richness.
• Salt – safe · Essential mineral, though this product likely contains excess amounts.
• Annatto Color – safe · Natural coloring agent derived from annatto seeds.
• Nonfat Dry Milk – safe · Dairy ingredient providing protein and texture.
• Soy Lecithin – safe · Natural emulsifier derived from soybeans with good safety profile.
• Sodium Benzoate – safe · Common preservative with acceptable safety when not combined with vitamin C.
• Citric Acid – safe · Natural preservative and acidulant with excellent safety profile.
• Artificial Flavor – controversial · Synthetic flavoring compounds of unknown composition.
• Vitamin A Palmitate – beneficial · Added vitamin A for nutritional fortification.
• Beta Carotene – beneficial · Natural antioxidant and vitamin A precursor.
• Green Peas – beneficial · Whole vegetable providing protein, fiber, and vitamins.
• Celery – beneficial · Whole vegetable providing flavor and nutrients.
• Onion – beneficial · Whole vegetable providing flavor and beneficial compounds.
• Heavy Cream – safe · Natural dairy fat providing richness and texture.
• Skim Milk – safe · Dairy ingredient providing protein and minerals.
• Carrageenan – controversial · Seaweed extract that may cause digestive inflammation in sensitive individuals.
• Mono & Diglycerides – safe · Common emulsifiers derived from fats with acceptable safety profile.
• Polysorbate 80 – controversial · Synthetic emulsifier linked to gut microbiome disruption in studies.
• Unbleached Wheat Flour – safe · Refined grain providing structure, though lacks fiber of whole wheat.
• Malted Barley Flour – safe · Natural flour improver and flavor enhancer.
• Niacin – beneficial · B vitamin added for nutritional fortification.
• Reduced Iron – beneficial · Essential mineral added for nutritional fortification.
• Thiamin Mononitrate – beneficial · B vitamin added for nutritional fortification.
• Riboflavin – beneficial · B vitamin added for nutritional fortification.
• Folic Acid – beneficial · B vitamin added for nutritional fortification.
• Mushrooms – beneficial · Whole fungi providing umami flavor and nutrients.
• Corn Starch – safe · Natural thickening agent derived from corn.
• Maltodextrin – controversial · Highly processed carbohydrate that can spike blood sugar and feed harmful gut bacteria.
• Monosodium Glutamate – controversial · Flavor enhancer that can trigger headaches and reactions in sensitive individuals.
• Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil – dangerous · Contains trans fats banned in many countries due to cardiovascular risks.
• Cottonseed Oil – controversial · Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids and potential pesticide residues.
• TBHQ – controversial · Synthetic preservative with concerns about behavioral effects and oxidative stress.
• Onion Powder – safe · Dehydrated onion providing natural flavor.
• Chicken Fat – safe · Natural animal fat providing flavor and richness.
• Beef Fat – safe · Natural animal fat providing flavor and richness.
• Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten – controversial · Processed protein that provides umami flavor but may contain MSG.
• Disodium Phosphate – safe · Food additive used for texture modification with acceptable safety.
• Spice – safe · Generic term for natural spices providing flavor.
• Garlic Powder – beneficial · Dehydrated garlic providing flavor and beneficial compounds.
• Natural Flavorings – safe · Flavor compounds derived from natural sources.
• Disodium Guanylate – safe · Flavor enhancer derived from yeast with good safety profile.
• Disodium Inosinate – safe · Flavor enhancer derived from meat with good safety profile.
• Parsley – beneficial · Fresh herb providing flavor and antioxidants.
• Black Pepper – beneficial · Natural spice providing flavor and beneficial compounds.
• Thyme – beneficial · Natural herb providing flavor and antioxidant properties.
• White Pepper – beneficial · Natural spice providing flavor and beneficial compounds.
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast – beneficial · High-quality lean protein source with complete amino acids.
• Palm Oil – controversial · Saturated fat that's stable but raises environmental and processing concerns.
• Unsalted Butter – beneficial · Natural dairy fat providing beneficial fatty acids and flavor.
• Whole Eggs – beneficial · Complete protein source with essential nutrients and healthy fats.

Contains real chicken breast

Includes actual vegetables

Fortified with B vitamins

Uses some natural herbs and spices

Contains dangerous trans fats

High in inflammatory seed oils

Contains MSG

Ultra-processed with many additives

Gut-disrupting emulsifiers

High sodium content

Synthetic preservatives