Tennessee Pride Quesadillas Sausage Gravy
by Conagra Packaged
This ultra-processed frozen meal is loaded with seed oils, artificial preservatives, and dozens of additives. The fake cheese substitute and heavily processed sausage make this a poor nutritional choice that promotes inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.
- Enriched Wheat Flour – safe · Refined wheat flour fortified with vitamins, but lacks fiber and nutrients of whole wheat.
- Soybean Oil – controversial · Highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that promotes inflammation.
- Monosodium Glutamate – controversial · Flavor enhancer that may cause headaches and other sensitivity reactions in some people.
- TBHQ – dangerous · Synthetic antioxidant linked to DNA damage and potential carcinogenic effects in studies.
- BHT – dangerous · Synthetic preservative classified as possibly carcinogenic and linked to liver damage.
- Sodium Aluminum Sulfate – controversial · Aluminum-containing compound that may accumulate in the body and affect neurological function.
- Textured Soy Protein Concentrate – controversial · Highly processed soy product that may contain chemical solvents and phytoestrogens.
- Corn Syrup – controversial · High-glycemic sweetener that rapidly spikes blood sugar and contributes to metabolic dysfunction.
- Palm Oil – controversial · Highly saturated oil that's often heavily processed and environmentally destructive to produce.
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein – controversial · Processed protein that may contain MSG-like compounds and inflammatory peptides.
Contains some protein from pork and soy
Fortified with vitamins and minerals
Convenient frozen meal option
Multiple seed oils promote inflammation
Dangerous preservatives TBHQ and BHT
Artificial cheese substitute
Ultra-processed with 25+ additives
High sodium content
Corn syrup and added sugars
Poor ingredient quality throughout