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KROGER · 60/100 · Caution
4 ingredients flagged with caution
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Dextrose | Caution | Refined glucose, typically from corn. |
| Natural Flavors | Caution | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Maltodextrin | Caution | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
100 − 50×0 − 10×4 − 5×0 = 60
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Dextrose | -10 | Refined glucose, typically from corn. |
| Natural Flavors | -10 | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Maltodextrin | -10 | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
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