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GARDEN PASTA SALAD, GARDEN

KROGER · 20/100 · Not approved

1 not-approved ingredient detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites Caution Mandatory labeling worldwide; can trigger severe asthmatic reactions.
Modified Food Starch Not approved Industrially modified starch (chemical, enzymatic, or physical processing — label rarely specifies which). Common GMO source (corn/wheat/tapioca), and several modification agents (propylene oxide, sodium hydroxide) are flagged in EU regulatory reviews. Editorial position: not what we'd stock.
Xanthan Gum Caution Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×1 − 10×3 − 5×0 = 20

ReasonPointsDetail
Modified Food Starch -50 Industrially modified starch (chemical, enzymatic, or physical processing — label rarely specifies which). Common GMO source (corn/wheat/tapioca), and several modification agents (propylene oxide, sodium hydroxide) are flagged in EU regulatory reviews. Editorial position: not what we'd stock.
Sugar (Refined) -10 Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites -10 Mandatory labeling worldwide; can trigger severe asthmatic reactions.
Xanthan Gum -10 Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

Ingredients

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Diets this fits

VegetarianPescatarian

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