White Castle Jalapeno cheese slider cheeseburger 4 pk

cheeseburgers

Why this score

• Capped: contains Corn Syrup Solidsadded-sugar load
• 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 6.7 g (−0.8); high salt 1.5 g (−0.5) (total −1.4).

Ingredients (40)

• 5Enriched bleached wheat flourProcessed grain; bleaching and enrichment offset some nutritional loss
• 7Malted barley flourWhole grain derivative; adds flavor and nutrients with minimal processing.
• 8NiacinB vitamin, essential micronutrient added for nutritional enrichment.
• 8IronEssential mineral; micronutrient fortification.
• 8Thiamine mononitrateB vitamin (thiamine); essential nutrient added for enrichment.
• 8RiboflavinB vitamin; essential micronutrient added for nutritional enrichment.
• 8Folic acidB vitamin; essential micronutrient added for nutritional enrichment.
• 10WaterEssential ingredient; no health concerns.
• 3SugarRefined sweetener; high caloric density, no nutritional benefit.
• 5Soybean OilPlant-based oil; polyunsaturated, likely refined and processed.
• 8YeastNatural leavening agent; fermentation aids digestibility.
• 6SaltPreservative and flavoring; essential nutrient in moderate amounts.
• 6Vital wheat glutenProcessed grain protein, useful but highly refined product
• 6Mono- and diglyceridesFood emulsifiers; derived from fats; acceptable; supports product stability.
• 5Corn starchRefined carbohydrate; minimal fiber or nutrition.
• 6Calcium stearoyl lactylateFood additive; improves texture and shelf life, generally recognized as safe
• 8Oat fiberMinimally processed, excellent soluble fiber source, supports digestion
• 3Corn Syrup SolidsHighly processed sweetener; offers little nutritional value.
• 6Guar GumNatural thickener from guar beans; safe but highly processed.
• 6Sodium alginateNatural thickener from seaweed; safe additive.
• 6Monocalcium phosphateChemical leavening agent; safe but highly processed.
• 7EnzymesNatural food enzymes aid cheese production; safe and minimally processed.
• 6Xanthan gumThickener/stabilizer; fermented; generally safe.
• 6CreamMinimally processed dairy ingredient; natural source of fat.
• 7Sodium CitrateFood additive; mineral salt; pH buffer; safe in normal amounts.
• 6Calcium chlorideFood additive; safe but artificial in origin.
• 8Cheese cultureFermentation aid; safe and traditional.
• 5Color addedColoring source unspecified; likely synthetic colorant.
• 10Jalapeno peppersWhole food, natural vegetable ingredient.
• 6Natural FlavorFood-derived flavoring; less harmful than artificial but vague composition.
• 10Serrano peppersWhole food; natural, vitamin C rich, no processing
• 5Sodium PhosphateFood additive for texture; generally safe but artificial.
• 6Sorbic AcidSynthetic preservative; safe at permitted levels; prevents microbial growth
• 8VinegarFlavoring and preservative; minimally processed, natural origin, low risk.
• 6Soy lecithinMinimally processed emulsifier; derived from soybeans, generally safe
• 8Dried onionDehydrated vegetable; minimally processed, natural flavoring.
• 10PepperWhole spice; natural, antioxidants, minimal processing
• 8Ascorbic acidVitamin C; essential nutrient, naturally occurring, used as preservative
• 9BeefWhole food; excellent protein, iron, B vitamins, minimally processed
• 8MilkWhole food; excellent source of calcium, protein, vitamins

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.

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