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SIGNATURE SELECT · 40/100 · Caution
6 ingredients flagged with caution
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Sugar | Caution | Refined sugar with molasses added back. |
| Soybeans | Caution | Typically GMO unless organic; estrogenic compounds in large amounts. |
| Sugar (Refined) | Caution | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Maltodextrin | Caution | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Alcohol | Caution | Contains alcohol. Flagged for anyone avoiding alcohol — including for religious reasons (not halal), during pregnancy, or by personal choice. |
100 − 50×0 − 10×6 − 5×0 = 40
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Sugar | -10 | Refined sugar with molasses added back. |
| Soybeans | -10 | Typically GMO unless organic; estrogenic compounds in large amounts. |
| Sugar (Refined) | -10 | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Maltodextrin | -10 | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Alcohol | -10 | Contains alcohol. Flagged for anyone avoiding alcohol — including for religious reasons (not halal), during pregnancy, or by personal choice. |
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