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 6.3 g (−0.8); high salt 1.7 g (−0.6) (total −1.4).

Ingredients (35)

• 5Enriched wheat flourRefined grain with added nutrients; acceptable but less nutritious than whole grain
• 7Malted barley flourSprouted grain product; adds enzymes and flavor; still refined grain.
• 8NiacinEssential B vitamin; added to fortified grain products.
• 8IronEssential mineral; micronutrient fortification.
• 8Thiamine mononitrateVitamin B1; essential nutrient; standard bread enrichment.
• 8RiboflavinVitamin B2; essential nutrient; standard bread fortification.
• 8Folic acidSynthetic B vitamin; essential micronutrient fortification.
• 10WaterPure water; essential solvent for extraction.
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent
• 6SaltSodium chloride; natural preservative and flavoring.
• 5Soybean oilHighly refined, extracted oil; minimal nutrients but common culinary oil.
• 3DextroseRefined sugar; high glycemic index, minimal nutrition.
• 5DATEM (dough conditioner)Emulsifier improves dough texture; generally safe, no nutrition value.
• 6Mono and DiglyceridesEmulsifiers derived from fats; safe but highly processed.
• 6Calcium sulfateDough conditioner; mineral salt; safe.
• 8Ascorbic acidVitamin C; used as dough conditioner; safe and beneficial.
• 7EnzymesFood-grade enzymes used as processing aids.
• 5cornmeal and soybean oilRefined grain with processed vegetable oil; high omega-6 content; lacks nutritional balance.
• 4Palm oilHigh saturated fat content; environmental and health concerns.
• 10GarlicWhole spice; natural flavoring and antimicrobial compounds.
• 8parmesan cheeseAged cheese from milk; minimal processing with natural cultures.
• 8Cheese culturesNatural fermentation agents; essential for cheese production and flavor development.
• 10parsleyWhole fresh herb; rich in vitamins and antioxidants naturally.
• 7Citric acidNatural preservative and flavoring from citrus; safe in typical amounts.
• 5Natural and artificial flavorsMixed flavor sources; vague labeling, likely includes synthetics.
• 7beta-carotene coloringProvitamin A colorant; synthetic or extracted; generally safe, vitamin activity.
• 6Autolyzed yeast extractFermented yeast product; natural, provides umami and nutrients.
• 8WheyDairy by-product; adds protein and nutrients.
• 7Lactic acidNatural preservative; fermentation byproduct; safe in typical amounts.
• 6Xanthan gumThickener/stabilizer; fermented; generally safe.
• 6Asiago cheeseAged dairy cheese; source of protein and calcium, moderate saturated fat.
• 7mozzarella cheeseMinimally processed dairy product; good protein and calcium source.
• 8cheddar cheeseNatural aged cheese; good protein, calcium, minimal processing required.
• 6Provolone cheeseSemi-hard dairy cheese; moderate saturated fat, good protein.
• 7Annatto colorNatural seed-derived colorant, minimal processing, generally recognized safe

Allergens

Contains: soy, milk, 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.