Pillsbury Butter Flake Crescent Rolls - 8 ct

Why this score

• Capped: contains TBHQEWG: avoid
• Capped: contains Sodium aluminum phosphateEFSA: aluminum exposure concern
• Capped: contains Natural and Artificial Flavorsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in saturated fat, salt; medium sugarFSA traffic lights per 100g: high saturated fat 7.1 g (−0.9); high salt 2 g (−0.8); medium sugar 11 g (−0.2) (total −1.9).

Ingredients (30)

• 4Bleached enriched wheat flourRefined flour with little fibre.
• 5Wheat FlourRefined grain; lacks bran and germ, moderate processing.
• 8NiacinVitamin B3 fortification; essential nutrient
• 8Ferrous SulfateIron supplement; bioavailable mineral for fortification
• 8Thiamin mononitrateB-vitamin (thiamine); essential micronutrient added to flour.
• 8RiboflavinB2 vitamin; essential micronutrient added during enrichment.
• 8Folic AcidSynthetic B vitamin; supports cell division and DNA synthesis.
• 10WaterEssential, naturally occurring ingredient with no additives.
• 4Vegetable ShorteningHighly processed fat; often contains trans fats.
• 5Soybean OilRefined seed oil; high omega-6, often genetically modified.
• 2Hydrogenated palm oilHydrogenated fat, highly processed. Only partially hydrogenated oil is the source of artificial trans fat; this label does not say which kind.
• 4Palm oilSaturated fat source; best limited.
• 6Mono and DiglyceridesEmulsifiers derived from fats; safe but highly processed.
• 2TBHQSynthetic antioxidant preservative with safety concerns at high intake.
• 7Citric acidCommon food acid; harmless at food levels.
• 7Beta-caroteneProvitamin A colorant with antioxidant value
• 3SugarRefined carbohydrate; major caloric contributor, no nutritional value beyond energy.
• 7Baking PowderLeavening agent; common food additive, generally safe.
• 7Baking SodaNatural leavening agent; sodium bicarbonate, generally safe for baking.
• 6Sodium acid pyrophosphateChemical leavening agent; safe but highly processed.
• 5Sodium aluminum phosphateLeavening agent; aluminum exposure concerns; used as alternative to harmful agents.
• 6Vital wheat glutenProcessed grain protein, useful but highly refined product
• 3DextroseSimple sugar; minimally processed but offers limited nutritional value.
• 6SaltPreservative and flavoring; acceptable in moderate amounts.
• 5MonoglyceridesEmulsifier derived from fats; improves texture but highly processed.
• 6Potassium chlorideSalt substitute; safe but artificial, used as flavor enhancer.
• 4Natural and Artificial FlavorMix of natural and synthetic flavoring compounds; exact composition proprietary and unclear.
• 5Potassium sorbatePreservative that extends shelf life; generally well tolerated.
• 4L-cysteine hydrochlorideDough conditioner; processing aid with limited concern.
• 7Annatto extractNatural plant-derived coloring agent from achiote seeds, safe alternative

Allergens

Contains: soy, gluten

From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.