Texas Toast Five Cheese

Why this score

• Capped: contains Natural and artificial flavorssynthetic flavoring — undisclosed composition
• Ultra-processed + additivesNOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) combined with a flagged additive — capped at 6.
• High in saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high saturated fat, salt (−1.0).

Ingredients (34)

• 5Enriched wheat flourRefined grain with added nutrients; acceptable but less nutritious than whole grain
• 7Malted barley flourWhole grain malt; adds nutrition and flavor naturally.
• 8NiacinSynthetic B vitamin; added to enrich flour, generally safe and beneficial.
• 8IronEssential mineral; prevents anemia; standard fortification.
• 8Thiamine mononitrateSynthetic B1 vitamin; added fortification, safe and effective.
• 8RiboflavinB2 vitamin; added fortification, natural and safe.
• 8Folic acidSynthetic B9 vitamin; fortification prevents neural tube defects.
• 10WaterEssential, no nutritional concerns.
• 6Sunflower oilPlant-based oil with some nutrients; less processed than canola
• 6SaltWhite salt; natural mineral, necessary seasoning, minimal processing.
• 5Soybean oilRefined vegetable oil; typically high in omega-6; processing concerns.
• 3DextroseRefined simple sugar; high glycemic index, empty calories.
• 5Wheat flourRefined grain; acceptable but lacks fiber and nutrients of whole wheat
• 6Mono and diglyceridesEmulsifiers; processed but generally recognized as safe.
• 6Calcium sulfateDough conditioner; synthetic but safe.
• 8Ascorbic acidVitamin C; dough conditioner and antioxidant.
• 7EnzymesNatural biological catalysts for fermentation.
• 5Dough conditioner DATEMUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score
• 4Palm oilSaturated fat; high in palmitic acid; environmental/sustainability concerns.
• 10GarlicWhole food, natural, nutrient-dense flavor enhancer.
• 7CornmealMinimally processed grain; acceptable with some nutritional value
• 8Cheese culturesNatural fermentation cultures, beneficial for digestion.
• 9EggsWhole food, complete protein source, nutrient-dense superfood
• 7Citric acidNatural preservative and flavor enhancer; safe, widely used.
• 5Natural and artificial flavorsMixed flavor sources; artificial component reduces score; specifics undisclosed.
• 6Autolyzed yeast extractFermented yeast product; natural, provides umami and nutrients.
• 8WheyDairy byproduct; high protein; generally safe.
• 7Lactic acidNatural preservative and pH regulator; generally recognized as safe.
• 8Parmesan cheeseNatural cheese; good source of protein, calcium, and minimal processing
• 8Beta caroteneNatural nutrient; beneficial antioxidant and vitamin A precursor
• 6Xanthan gumNatural thickener; acceptable with no known health concerns in normal amounts
• 8Asiago cheeseNatural cheese; good source of protein, calcium, and minimal processing
• 7Mozzarella cheeseNatural cheese; good source of protein, calcium, and minimal processing
• 7Annatto colorNatural seed-derived colorant, minimal processing, generally recognized safe

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.