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KOREAN INSPIRED BEEF MEATBALLS TOSSED IN KOREAM INSPIRED BBQ SAUCE, KOREAN INSPIRED

Name: KOREAN INSPIRED BEEF MEATBALLS TOSSED IN KOREAM INSPIRED BBQ SAUCE, KOREAN INSPIRED
Brand: KROGER

KROGER · 0/100 · Not approved

1 not-approved ingredient detected

What we flagged

Ingredient	Verdict	Why
Natural Flavors	Caution	Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed.
Sodium Phosphate	Caution	Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress.
Soybeans	Caution	Typically GMO unless organic; estrogenic compounds in large amounts.
Xanthan Gum	Caution	Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.
Cane Sugar	Not approved	Refined sucrose. Editorial position: drives chronic low-grade inflammation, dysregulates the gut microbiome, and contributes to weight gain at the dose found in everyday processed food. Yummylogy does not endorse cane sugar as an ingredient regardless of organic status.
Natural Flavor	Caution	Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×1 − 10×5 − 5×0 = 0

Reason	Points	Detail
Cane Sugar	-50	Refined sucrose. Editorial position: drives chronic low-grade inflammation, dysregulates the gut microbiome, and contributes to weight gain at the dose found in everyday processed food. Yummylogy does not endorse cane sugar as an ingredient regardless of organic status.
Natural Flavors	-10	Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed.
Sodium Phosphate	-10	Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress.
Soybeans	-10	Typically GMO unless organic; estrogenic compounds in large amounts.
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.

Ingredients

fully cooked beef meatballsBeef Watertextured soy protein concentratesoy protein concentratecaramel color]Eggscontains less than of the followingromano cheesepasteurized cow's and sheep's milkrennetSaltcheese culturesenzymesOnion Natural Flavorscorn syrup solidsbread crumbs [wheat flour]Sodium Phosphateasian inspired barbecue saucesoy saucewheatSoybeans Lactic Acidsodium benzoate {1/10th of as preservative}]cayenne red pepper sauceVinegargarlic powder]ketchup [tomato concentrateOnion Powdernatural flavorings]Xanthan Gumsesame oilCane Sugar Garlicginger pureeNatural Flavor

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