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Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn syrupadded-sugar load
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in saturated fat; medium saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high saturated fat; medium salt (−0.7).
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium inosinateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.
• Flavor enhancer: Disodium guanylateMSG-family flavor enhancer — shown for transparency; does not change the score.

Ingredients (33)

• 8Dried potatoesMinimally processed whole food, retains most potato nutrients
• 8Sodium CaseinateProcessed milk protein; artificial binder, minimal nutritional benefit
• 5Cottonseed OilRefined oil, often genetically modified, neutral nutrition.
• 7High Oleic Soybean OilVegetable oil with improved fatty acid profile, minimally processed
• 6Sunflower oilSeed oil; refined but less inflammatory than soybean oil.
• 6Degerminated yellow corn flourProcessed corn flour, nutrients removed, acceptable staple
• 5CornstarchRefined starch; minimal nutritional value, used as thickener.
• 7Rice flourRefined grain flour; minimal fiber; texture/thickener additive.
• 3MaltodextrinRefined carbohydrate sweetener; highly processed, minimal nutrition.
• 6Mono and DiglyceridesEmulsifier; processed derivative; generally recognized safe but ultra-processed.
• 6SaltNatural mineral, essential nutrient but often over-consumed
• 8WheyDairy byproduct; high protein; generally safe.
• 8Sour CreamMinimally processed dairy product with probiotics and nutrients
• 8Nonfat milkDairy ingredient; protein/calcium source; minimal fat; whole food.
• 6Torula YeastFermented ingredient, umami flavoring, generally safe but processed
• 6Non-dairy lactic acidFood preservative, safe additive, helps preserve freshness
• 8Onion PowderDehydrated natural ingredient; good flavor with minimal processing.
• 6Coconut OilNatural fat source, whole food, though high in saturated fat.
• 3DextroseRefined simple sugar; high glycemic index, empty calories.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high glycemic index, nutrient-poor calories.
• 6Natural FlavorsUndefined natural extract; acceptable but vague labeling.
• 7Citric AcidNatural preservative; safe and widely used.
• 6CaseinateProcessed milk protein derivative, acceptable but less whole than milk
• 7Lactic acidNatural preservative and pH regulator; generally recognized as safe.
• 7Yeast ExtractUmami flavoring; acceptable but can contain MSG-like compounds.
• 5Disodium inosinateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 5Disodium guanylateFlavor enhancer - flagged for transparency, not penalized
• 8Cheddar cheeseReal cheese from cultured milk, natural fermented dairy product
• 7Malic acidNaturally derived organic acid, generally recognized as safe preservative.
• 2Corn syrupHighly processed sweetener; empty calories, high glycemic impact
• 8Cultured nonfat milkFermented dairy with beneficial probiotic cultures.
• 6CreamNatural dairy product; adds flavor and texture.
• 6Wheat StarchProcessed carbohydrate from wheat, refined but not harmful in moderation

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk, 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.

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