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GREAT VALUE · 0/100 · Not approved
1 not-approved ingredient detected
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Maltodextrin | Caution | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
| Milk Powder | Caution | Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol. |
| Sodium Phosphate | Caution | Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress. |
| Natural Flavors | Caution | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Canola Oil | Not approved | Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil". |
| Mono- and Diglycerides | Caution | Often contain trans fats below the 0.5g labeling threshold. |
| Xanthan Gum | Caution | Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals. |
100 − 50×1 − 10×6 − 5×0 = 0
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Canola Oil | -50 | Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil". |
| Maltodextrin | -10 | Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar. |
| Milk Powder | -10 | Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol. |
| Sodium Phosphate | -10 | Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress. |
| Natural Flavors | -10 | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Mono- and Diglycerides | -10 | Often contain trans fats below the 0.5g labeling threshold. |
| Xanthan Gum | -10 | Microbial fermentation product; well tolerated by most but can cause GI distress in sensitive individuals. |
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