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GOOD & GATHER · 10/100 · 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 Flavors | Caution | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Brown Sugar | Caution | Refined sugar with molasses added back. |
| Natural Flavor | Caution | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
| Soybean Oil | Not approved | Industrial seed oil, high in oxidation-prone linoleic acid; typically hexane-extracted. |
100 − 50×1 − 10×4 − 5×0 = 10
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Soybean Oil | -50 | Industrial seed oil, high in oxidation-prone linoleic acid; typically hexane-extracted. |
| Sugar (Refined) | -10 | Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener. |
| Natural Flavors | -10 | Regulatory category permitting solvent extraction; composition not disclosed. |
| Brown Sugar | -10 | Refined sugar with molasses added back. |
| Natural Flavor | -10 | Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency. |
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