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BROCCOLI RICE CASSEROLE, BROCCOLI RICE

CULINEVO KITCHEN · 0/100 · Not approved

2 not-approved ingredients detected

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Sodium Phosphate Caution Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress.
Canola Oil Not approved Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
Maltodextrin Caution Highly processed starch derivative with a glycemic index higher than table sugar.
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.
Dextrose Caution Refined glucose, typically from corn.
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Disodium Phosphate Caution Emulsifying salt used in processed cheeses.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×2 − 10×6 − 5×0 = 0

ReasonPointsDetail
Canola Oil -50 Bred from rapeseed; refined with hexane and high heat. Sometimes labeled "rapeseed oil".
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.
Sodium Phosphate -10 Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress.
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.
Dextrose -10 Refined glucose, typically from corn.
Sugar (Refined) -10 Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Disodium Phosphate -10 Emulsifying salt used in processed cheeses.

Ingredients

Waterbroccoliprocessed american cheeseMilkWheySkim Milkmilk protein concentratemilkfatSodium Phosphatecontains less than of modfied food starchSaltCalcium PhosphateCanola OilMaltodextrinLactic Acidsorbic acid as a preservativesodium alginatesodium citratecheese cultureenzymesapocarotenal and annatto {color}enriched long grain parboiled riceenriched with iron [ferricorthphosphate]niacinthiamine [thiamine mononitrate]and folic acidmild cheddar cheeseannatto [vegetable color]potato starch and powdered cellulose [to prevent caking]natamycin [a natural mold inhibitor]american cheesecultured milkCreamartificial colorModified Food StarchOnionNatural Flavorchicken meat including chicken juicesWheat Flourcarrot powder and turmericreduced ironthiamine mononitrateriboflavinfolic acidSea SaltpreservativeDextrosesodium diacetatenisinegg white lysozymeSugar (Refined)cheddar cheesecheddar cheese [milkcultures& enzymes]Disodium Phosphateand annatto colorwhite cheddar cheeseculturesilicon dioxide added as flow agent at less thanBlack PepperGarlic Powdercelery seedsparsley flakes

Diets this fits

Gluten-free

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