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COBB ROMAINE & ICEBERG LETTUCES, HARD-COOKED EGGS, WHITE MEAT CHICKEN, BACON WITH CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE DRESSING SALAD KIT

KROGER · 0/100 · Not approved

1 not-approved ingredient detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Soybean Oil Not approved Industrial seed oil, high in oxidation-prone linoleic acid; typically hexane-extracted.
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.
Natural Flavor Caution Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Natural Flavors Caution Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed.
Sodium Nitrite Caution Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines when heated with proteins (cured meats). IARC classifies processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×1 − 10×5 − 5×0 = 0

ReasonPointsDetail
Soybean Oil -50 Industrial seed oil, high in oxidation-prone linoleic acid; typically hexane-extracted.
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.
Natural Flavor -10 Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Natural Flavors -10 Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed.
Sodium Nitrite -10 Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines when heated with proteins (cured meats). IARC classifies processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen.

Ingredients

romaine lettuceblue cheese dressingSoybean Oilcultured lowfat buttermilkblue cheese [pasteurized milkcheese culturesSaltenzymespowdered cellulose to prevent caking]sour cream [cultured nfat milkcream]egg yolksVinegarWatercontains less than of saltSugar (Refined)spice [includes mustard]Lactic AcidXanthan GumGarlicNatural FlavorOnionhard cooked eggschicken breast meat with rib meatpotato starchSea SaltNatural Flavorsiceberg lettucefully cooked bacon toppingsodium erythorbateSodium Nitritemay containsodium phosphates

Diets this fits

Gluten-free

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