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LASAGNA WITH MEAT SAUCE

MARKET PANTRY · 0/100 · Not approved

2 not-approved ingredients detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Phosphoric Acid Not approved Industrial acid used in colas; associated with reduced bone density in observational studies.
Modified Food Starch Not approved Industrially modified starch (chemical, enzymatic, or physical processing — label rarely specifies which). Common GMO source (corn/wheat/tapioca), and several modification agents (propylene oxide, sodium hydroxide) are flagged in EU regulatory reviews. Editorial position: not what we'd stock.
Natural Flavor Caution Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×2 − 10×2 − 5×0 = 0

ReasonPointsDetail
Phosphoric Acid -50 Industrial acid used in colas; associated with reduced bone density in observational studies.
Modified Food Starch -50 Industrially modified starch (chemical, enzymatic, or physical processing — label rarely specifies which). Common GMO source (corn/wheat/tapioca), and several modification agents (propylene oxide, sodium hydroxide) are flagged in EU regulatory reviews. Editorial position: not what we'd stock.
Natural Flavor -10 Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Sugar (Refined) -10 Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.

Ingredients

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