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KROGER · 0/100 · Not approved
2 not-approved ingredients detected
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Soybean Oil | Not approved | Industrial seed oil, high in oxidation-prone linoleic acid; typically hexane-extracted. |
| Carrageenan | Not approved | Linked in animal studies to gut inflammation; banned in EU infant formula. |
| Sugar (Refined) | Caution | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Xanthan Gum | Caution | Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals. |
| Polysorbate 60 | Caution | Synthetic surfactant. |
| Sodium Benzoate | Caution | Can react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to form benzene, a Group 1 carcinogen. |
| EDTA (Calcium Disodium) | Caution | Chelating preservative used to prevent discoloration. |
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
100 − 50×2 − 10×6 − 5×0 = 0
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Soybean Oil | -50 | Industrial seed oil, high in oxidation-prone linoleic acid; typically hexane-extracted. |
| 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. |
| Xanthan Gum | -10 | Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals. |
| Polysorbate 60 | -10 | Synthetic surfactant. |
| Sodium Benzoate | -10 | Can react with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) to form benzene, a Group 1 carcinogen. |
| EDTA (Calcium Disodium) | -10 | Chelating preservative used to prevent discoloration. |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
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