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HONEY CHIPOTLE ALMONDS, HONEY CHIPOTLE

GOLD EMBLEM · 0/100 · Not approved

3 not-approved ingredients detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
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.
Xanthan Gum Caution Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.
Artificial Flavors Not approved Undisclosed synthetic flavoring compounds.
Vegetable Oil (unspecified) Not approved Generic label almost always refers to a blend of soybean, corn, or canola oil.
Sunflower Oil Not approved Refined seed oil; high-oleic variants slightly more stable but still industrially processed.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×3 − 10×3 − 5×0 = 0

ReasonPointsDetail
Artificial Flavors -50 Undisclosed synthetic flavoring compounds.
Vegetable Oil (unspecified) -50 Generic label almost always refers to a blend of soybean, corn, or canola oil.
Sunflower Oil -50 Refined seed oil; high-oleic variants slightly more stable but still industrially processed.
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.
Xanthan Gum -10 Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals.

Ingredients

AlmondsSugar (Refined)Honeyhoney chipotle seasoningsugar saltspices [including chipotle]Onion PowderMaltodextrinCornstarchGarlic PowderXanthan GumCitric Acidlemon juice powder [corn syrup solidslemon juicenatural flavor]vinegar powder [maltodextrinVinegarmodified corn starch]spice extractivesPaprikaArtificial Flavorswith calcium stearate and silicon dioxide added to prevent cakingVegetable Oil (unspecified)canolacottonseedPeanutssafflowerSunflower OilSalt

Diets this fits

PescatarianGluten-freeDairy-free

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