Greek Style Pita

pitas

Why this score

• Capped: contains Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglyceridesNIOSH: inhalation hazard (popcorn lung)
• High in saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high salt (−0.5).

Ingredients (25)

• 5Enriched wheat flourProcessed grain with added nutrients; acceptable but less nutritious than whole grain
• 7Malted barley flourProcessed grain; adds flavor and fermentation support.
• 8NiacinB vitamin added for enrichment; safe and beneficial.
• 7Reduced ironMineral fortification; standard enrichment ingredient.
• 8RiboflavinB vitamin (B2) for enrichment; safe and beneficial.
• 8Folic acidB vitamin for enrichment; safe and beneficial.
• 10WaterEssential ingredient; no processing concerns.
• 3SugarSimple sugar; empty calories, no nutritional benefit.
• 5Soybean oilRefined vegetable oil; likely hydrogenated; high omega-6 content.
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; safe and beneficial.
• 6SaltFlavoring and preservative; acceptable in moderate amounts.
• 7Dutch Cocoa Processed with AlkaliNatural cocoa; alkali processing is standard and safe; retains antioxidants
• 6Diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglyceridesFood emulsifier; approved additive, safe but synthetic and highly processed
• 7Annatto extractNatural food coloring from seeds, safe in small amounts
• 7Baking sodaNatural leavening agent, minimally processed.
• 6Sodium acid pyrophosphateChemical leavening agent; safe but highly processed.
• 7Citric acidNatural preservative from citrus; safe antioxidant and flavoring
• 6Sea saltEssential mineral but contributes high sodium content.
• 6Monocalcium phosphateChemical leavening agent; safe but highly processed.
• 6Wheat glutenRefined protein concentrate; acceptable for texture.
• 7EnzymesProcessing aid; generally recognized as safe.
• 8Unsalted butterMinimally processed dairy fat; natural and nutrient-dense
• 8Ascorbic AcidVitamin C, natural antioxidant, safe food additive
• 8Thiamine MononitrateVitamin B1 form, essential nutrient, safe fortification
• 9Sesame FlourWhole food ingredient, protein-rich, minimally processed

Allergens

Contains: gluten, sesame, soy

Declared on the product label. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.