Home › Ingredients › Petite Snack Pickles Kosher Dill
Signature Select · 30/100 · Not approved

1 not-approved ingredient detected; 2 banned in at least one country
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Flavors | Caution | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Polysorbate 80 | Caution | Synthetic surfactant; animal studies show gut microbiome disruption. |
| Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) | Not approved | Synthetic azo dye associated with hyperactivity in sensitive children; mandatory warning label in the EU. |
100 − 50×1 − 10×2 − 5×0 = 30
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) | -50 | Synthetic azo dye associated with hyperactivity in sensitive children; mandatory warning label in the EU. |
| Natural Flavors | -10 | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Polysorbate 80 | -10 | Synthetic surfactant; animal studies show gut microbiome disruption. |
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Scores come from our ingredient rules — never from commissions.
SmartChoice checks every ingredient on a product against these same rules — point your camera at the barcode and get a verdict in seconds.
Get SmartChoice — free on iPhoneEducational information, not medical or dietary advice. Scores reflect what the label states, checked against our published rules. Labels change — always read the product’s own packaging.