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KROGER · 30/100 · Not approved
1 not-approved ingredient detected
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar (Refined) | Caution | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) | Not approved | Synthetic antioxidant; restricted in the EU and banned for use in infant foods. |
100 − 50×1 − 10×2 − 5×0 = 30
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) | -50 | Synthetic antioxidant; restricted in the EU and banned for use in infant foods. |
| Sugar (Refined) | -10 | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
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