Hero Rolls

Why this score

• Capped: contains High fructose corn syrupadded-sugar load
• Processed (NOVA 3)Processed food per the NOVA classification — −0.5.
• Medium saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: medium salt (−0.2).

Ingredients (20)

• 5Unbleached enriched wheat flourRefined grain with added micronutrients; nutritious but less whole grain.
• 5Wheat flourRefined grain flour; staple but lacks fiber and bran of whole wheat.
• 7Malted barley flourProcessed grain; adds fermentation ability; minimal nutritional harm.
• 8NiacinB vitamin; added to enrich flour; essential nutrient.
• 7Reduced ironMineral nutrient; restores iron lost during flour refining.
• 8Thiamine mononitrateVitamin B1; added to enriched flour; essential micronutrient.
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; added to enriched flour; supports energy metabolism.
• 8Folic acidVitamin B9; added to enriched flour; critical for cell division.
• 10WaterEssential natural ingredient; no health concerns.
• 8Ascorbic acidVitamin C; used as dough conditioner and preservative; beneficial.
• 6SaltSodium chloride; essential in moderation; elevated sodium per serving.
• 2High fructose corn syrupHighly processed sweetener; linked to metabolic dysfunction; avoid excess.
• 5Soybean oilHighly processed vegetable oil; high omega-6; inflammatory potential.
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; aids fermentation; microorganism culture.
• 6Calcium propionateMold preservative; generally safe; may cause sensitivity in some.
• 5Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acidsEmulsifier; improves texture; highly processed; minimal nutritional value.
• 7Wheat enzymeNatural enzyme; improves dough; derived from grain; safe.
• 7CornmealProcessed grain; adds texture; refined version lacks fiber.
• 6L-cysteine (plant based)Amino acid dough conditioner; synthetic but derived from plant; safe.
• 9Sesame seedsWhole food seed; nutrient-dense; contains minerals and healthy fats.

Allergens

Contains: soy, gluten, sesame

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.