It’s practically a sin!
And in the case of theturkey, one that’s dried-out and lacking in flavor.
(Admittedly, the competition is pretty stiff!)
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But you’ll want to tread carefully in theThanksgivingaisle, friends.
In honor of the upcoming holiday, the Eat This, Not That!
team inspected all of the top-selling varieties one by one and ranked them from best to worst.
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Read on to learn what we discovered about each one.
(Plus, find out which areThe Unhealthiest Thanksgiving Side Dishes.)
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We suggest skipping it since there are better options readily available on supermarket shelves.
Are you sensing a pattern here?
If it’s possible to make a gravy sans junky additives, why not do it?
However, we can’t ignore the fact that it also contains caramel color and soybean oil.
While the former contains a compound that may cause cancer, the latter has been connected to weight gain.
It’s made with hydrolyzed soy protein, a commonly used flavor enhancer.
The reason: One of the acids, glutamic acid, can release free glutamate.
Skip this chemical-spiked gravy and pick up one of our more wholesome suggestions instead.
Buy it if you must, but know that there are better options out there.
First of all, it has 13 fewer ingredients than its full-fat sibling.
And when it comes to packaged food, fewer ingredients usually yield a more wholesome product.
It’s also lighter in calories, which is another bonus.
But the bottom line is that the ingredients just aren’t up to snuff.
Another thing we love about this poultry topper?
It can be found everywhere from Amazon and Walmart to your local grocery store.
Its ingredients are top-notch, too, earning it the Eat This stamp of approval.
), this product is a clear winner in our eyes.
There’s nothing shady here, so go ahead and drizzle it on as liberally as you hey.
It may be more caloric than some other varieties, but the quality can’t be beat.
If you’re worried about calories, don’t be so heavy-handed with the pour.
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