Sponch

Why this score

• Capped: contains Invert Sugaradded-sugar load
• Capped: contains sodium aluminum sulfateEFSA: aluminum exposure concern
• Capped: contains natural and artificial flavor blendsynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in sugar; medium saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high sugar 47 g (−1.5); medium saturated fat 2.8 g (−0.2); medium salt 0.3 g (−0.2) (total −1.9).

Ingredients (36)

• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric value, minimal nutrients.
• 5Wheat flourRefined grain with minimal fiber; moderately processed.
• 9Strawberry pureeWhole fruit concentrate; natural, vitamin C, minimal processing
• 3GlucoseSimple sugar, highly processed, rapid blood sugar spike.
• 4CornstarchHighly refined carbohydrate, minimal nutritional value, mainly filler
• 7PectinNatural plant polysaccharide; gelling agent from fruit; generally safe.
• 7Citric acidNatural preservative and flavoring from citrus; safe in typical amounts.
• 6Carmine colorNatural colorant from insects; safe but minimally processed
• 6Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Common thickener/stabilizer; generally recognized as safe.
• 5sodium benzoateChemical preservative; may form benzene with vitamin C; acceptable in small amounts.
• 2Hydrogenated vegetable shorteningHydrogenated fat, highly processed. Only partially hydrogenated oil is the source of artificial trans fat; this label does not say which kind.
• 10WaterPure water; essential solvent for extraction.
• 6Coconut oilNatural fat; high saturated content but recognized as healthful
• 2Invert SugarHighly processed sugar, provides empty calories, high glycemic index
• 4canola oil shorteningHydrogenated or trans fat-modified oil; highly processed.
• 4palm and fractionated palm oilHighly processed; separated components, saturated fat, industrial processing.
• 5GelatinAnimal-derived protein; minimally processed; gelling agent used traditionally.
• 9Egg whitesWhole food protein; minimal processing.
• 6BetacaroteneNatural-derived colorant and vitamin A precursor; generally safe.
• 5CarmineNatural insect-derived red colorant; ethical concerns for some.
• 6SaltSodium chloride; natural preservative and flavoring.
• 7baking sodaBaking soda: natural leavening agent, safe, minimal processing.
• 6Calcium sulfateDough conditioner; mineral salt; safe.
• 4sodium aluminum sulfateLeavening agent; aluminum exposure raises neurotoxicity concerns in excess.
• 7Monocalcium phosphate and calcium carbonateMineral nutrients and leavening agents; safe food additives; added minerals.
• 6Ammonium bicarbonateLeavening agent; safe, decomposes to ammonia/CO₂/water during baking.
• 5natural and artificial flavor blendMixed flavor sources; artificial components may contain synthetic chemicals.
• 6Soy lecithinSoy-derived emulsifier; minimally processed but from modified crops.
• 5Sodium stearoyl lactylateDough conditioner; synthetic emulsifier, safe but industrial additive.
• 8thiamine mononitrateSynthetic B1 vitamin; essential nutrient but processed form.
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient; standard bread fortification.
• 8NiacinEssential B vitamin; added to fortified grain products.
• 8Folic acidSynthetic B vitamin; essential micronutrient fortification.
• 7Reduced ironEssential mineral; standard enrichment in fortified bread.
• 6Zinc oxideZinc fortification; safe at food-use levels
• 4sulphitesPreservative; may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals; widely used.

Allergens

Contains: soy, gluten, eggs, sulphites

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.

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