GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Label Serving
85 g
Barcode
00042800005809
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
6.4/10
Health Score
Moderate
Concern Index
Calculation Pillars:
How we calculate this →Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (85 g) — the label's %RDA
Remaining vitamins and trace minerals: US FDA Daily Values. Low = under 5% of a day in one portion · High = 20% or more. Reference values, not medical advice.
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12 / 17 researched · AI analyzing 5 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), WATER, IMITATION MOZZARELLA CHEESE (WATER, PALM OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN, HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL], RENNET CASEIN, SALT, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, GUAR GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [ARTIFICIAL COLOR], MALTODEXTRIN, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ZINC OXIDE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN B12), VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN, HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL), IMITATION MOZZARELLA CHEESE (WATER, PALM OIL, RENNET CASEIN, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN, HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL], POTATO STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SALT, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE [PRESERVATIVE], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [ARTIFICIAL COLOR], MALTODEXTRIN, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ZINC OXIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B12). CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: REHYDRATED FAT FREE MOZZARELLA CHEESE (WATER, SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, CITRIC ACID, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN B6), SUGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, MODIFIED WHEY , DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, SPICE, METHYLCELLULOSE, ONION POWDER, REHYDRATED ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE (WATER, MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), DEXTROSE, TBHQ (PRESERVATIVE), NATURAL FLAVOR.
Contains allergens: Enriched Flour
Enriched Flour
Texture enhancement, structural binder, and carbohydrate base for baked goods and processed foods
Tomato Puree
flavor, color, thickening agent, and culinary base
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Vegetable Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Imitation Mozzarella Cheese
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Spice
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Defatted Soy Flour
Modified Whey
Onion Powder
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
Methylcellulose
Rehydrated Enzyme Modified Cheese
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Natural Flavor
flavour
(Partially Hydrogenated Canola Oil With Tbhq And Citric Acid Added To Preserve Stability And Freshness, Dimethpolysiloxane Added To Prevent Foaming)
INS 319 / INS 330 / INS 900A
ModerateCooking oil stabilizer, antioxidant preservative, and anti-foaming agent for commercial food processing
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Enriched Flour Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Texture enhancement, structural binder, and carbohydrate base for baked goods and processed foods | Enriched flour provides essential added micronutrients like iron and B-vitamins, though dietary patterns higher in refined grains are a point of consideration for overall metabolic wellness. |
2 Tomato Puree | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavor, color, thickening agent, and culinary base | Tomato puree is a natural food ingredient providing essential nutrients and antioxidants with minimal points of consideration. |
3 Water | ✓No Notable Concerns | solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium | Water is a fundamental and essential component of human nutrition with an established safety profile. |
4 Vegetable Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods. | Vegetable oil is a standard dietary fat source that is widely permitted and utilized globally, with consumption patterns evaluated primarily within the context of total daily caloric and lipid intake. |
5 Imitation Mozzarella Cheese | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
6 Modified Corn Starch E1422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability. | Modified corn starch is widely utilized as a food stabilizer and is generally recognized as safe by major regulatory bodies. |
7 Salt | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller | An essential dietary mineral whose intake levels warrant monitoring in accordance with established public health guidelines. |
8 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
9 Spice | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
10 Defatted Soy Flour | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
11 Modified Whey | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
12 Onion Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation. | Onion is a commonly consumed natural food ingredient with a well-established safety profile for the general population. |
13 Methylcellulose | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
14 Rehydrated Enzyme Modified Cheese | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
15 Dextrose | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing. | Dextrose is a standard caloric sweetener that contributes to total daily carbohydrate and energy intake. |
16 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
17 (Partially Hydrogenated Canola Oil With Tbhq And Citric Acid Added To Preserve Stability And Freshness, Dimethpolysiloxane Added To Prevent Foaming) INS 319 / INS 330 / INS 900A | ⚠Moderate Concern | Cooking oil stabilizer, antioxidant preservative, and anti-foaming agent for commercial food processing | This ingredient blend contains processed fats and synthetic additives managed by regulatory limits to balance commercial food stability with dietary considerations. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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