The Kroger Co.
Label Serving
77 g
Barcode
011110184146
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Important Disclaimer
BetterBite provides nutritional transparency insights based on publicly available data from regulatory databases (FDA, USDA, EFSA, WHO), published peer-reviewed research, and manufacturer-declared product information. This platform is designed for educational and informational purposes only.
The content displayed on this platform does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Transparency scores, nutritional assessments, and ingredient analyses represent algorithmic interpretations of publicly available data and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical or nutritional guidance.
Individual dietary needs, allergies, and health conditions vary significantly. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional, registered dietitian, or physician before making dietary changes based on information found on this platform. Product formulations may change without notice — always verify information against current product labels.
AI Research Disclosure: Technical analysis and research patterns on this page are synthesized using BetterBite AI researchers.AI can make mistakes or provide incomplete insights.This technology aggregates data from scientific literature for informational assistance. Always verify findings against primary sources for critical dietary decisions.
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
AI transparency analysis is being generated for this product.
TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
4.3/10
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 (77 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.
Tap any row · FDA, USDA, EFSA, WHO
18 / 26 researched · AI analyzing 8 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
SUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, CHERRY FLAVORED BITS (SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CORN CEREAL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED AND/OR SOYBEAN OIL, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, RED 40). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEY, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CALCIUM ACETATE, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, MALTODEXTRIN, SOY FLOUR. ICING: SUGAR, WATER, MALTODEXTRIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OILS, CORN SYRUP, PALM OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, CARAMEL COLOR, AGAR, SALT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, MONO- & DIGLYCERIDES.
Contains allergens: Eggs, Whey, Vital Wheat Gluten, Riboflavin
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Eggs
Protein source, emulsifier, binding agent, leavening agent, and structural component in baking and processed foods.
Bleached Wheat Flour
Structure enhancer, texture modifier, and whitening agent in baked goods, pastries, and processed foods.
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Cherry Flavored Bits (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Corn Cereal, Modified Corn Starch, Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed And/Or Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor, Red 40). Contains 2% Or Less Of: Modified Corn Starch
Leavening
Texturizing agent / Leavening
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Distilled Monoglycerides
E471
LowEmulsifier and texturizer
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Vital Wheat Gluten
Texture modifier, protein supplement, dough conditioner, and plant-based protein base.
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
E481
No NotablesEmulsifier, dough conditioner, and surfactant
Calcium Acetate
Guar Gum
E412
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and texturizer
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
No Notablesflavour
Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
Soy Flour. Icing- Sugar
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oil
Corn Syrup
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
Palm Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Corn Starch
Agar
Riboflavin
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, glazing agent, humectant, pH adjuster, and stabilizer in confectioneries and icings.
Sorbitan Monostearate
Mono & Diglycerides
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
2 Eggs Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Protein source, emulsifier, binding agent, leavening agent, and structural component in baking and processed foods. | Eggs are a nutrient-dense food source recognized as a common allergen, requiring appropriate labeling for sensitive populations. |
3 Bleached Wheat Flour | ✓Low Concern | Structure enhancer, texture modifier, and whitening agent in baked goods, pastries, and processed foods. | Bleached wheat flour is a widely utilized baking ingredient containing gluten, generally recognized as safe for the general population while lacking significant dietary fiber due to refinement. |
4 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. |
5 Soybean 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. |
6 Cherry Flavored Bits (Sugar, Corn Syrup, Corn Cereal, Modified Corn Starch, Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed And/Or Soybean Oil, Artificial Flavor, Red 40). Contains 2% Or Less Of: Modified Corn Starch | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Leavening | ✓No Notable Concerns | Texturizing agent / Leavening | Leavening agents are standard food ingredients used to create texture in baked products, with regulatory status permitting standard culinary and industrial applications. |
8 Whey Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing. | Whey is a widely consumed dairy-derived protein ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, with considerations primarily for individuals managing milk allergies or lactose intolerance. |
9 Distilled Monoglycerides E471 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier and texturizer | Distilled monoglycerides are widely utilized lipid-based emulsifiers with established regulatory approval for food applications. |
10 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. |
11 Vital Wheat Gluten Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texture modifier, protein supplement, dough conditioner, and plant-based protein base. | Wheat gluten is widely consumed and well-tolerated by the general population, while requiring careful dietary consideration for individuals with specific protein sensitivities. |
12 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate E481 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Emulsifier, dough conditioner, and surfactant | Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is widely permitted and utilized as an emulsifier within established regulatory safety thresholds. |
13 Calcium Acetate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
14 Guar Gum E412 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and texturizer | Guar gum is a widely utilized plant-derived stabilizer and thickter with established regulatory approval for standard dietary applications. |
15 Xanthan Gum E415 | ✓Low Concern | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier | Xanthan gum is a widely accepted food stabilizer and thickener with a strong safety profile recognized by major regulatory bodies globally. |
16 Natural And Artificial Flavor Synthetic | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Authorized flavorings are evaluated for safety by regulatory bodies and are generally recognized as safe for consumption within established usage limits. |
17 Maltodextrin INS 1400 | ✓Low Concern | bulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors | Maltodextrin is a widely utilized food ingredient with a high glycemic index, meaning intake is associated with rapid increases in blood glucose response. |
18 Soy Flour. Icing- Sugar | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
19 Partially Hydrogenated Soybean And Cottonseed Oil | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
20 Corn Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products. | Corn syrup provides readily available caloric energy and functional benefits in food preparation, though intake moderation aligns with broader dietary guidelines regarding refined carbohydrates. |
21 Palm Oil. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Corn Starch | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
22 Agar | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
23 Riboflavin E150 Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Nutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation | Composed of standard nutrients and color additives generally recognized as safe, with consideration required for soy sensitivity. |
24 Titanium Dioxide | ⚠Moderate Concern | Colorant, glazing agent, humectant, pH adjuster, and stabilizer in confectioneries and icings. | This multi-component glazing and coloring blend is widely utilized in confectionery, though certain constituent additives are subject to evolving global regulatory evaluations regarding long-term ingestion patterns. |
25 Sorbitan Monostearate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
26 Mono & Diglycerides | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
Better-scoring options in this category
Disclaimer: These alternatives are algorithmically suggested based on nutritional indexing and ingredients. This does not constitute a commercial endorsement, criticism of the current product, or medical advice.