The Kroger Co.
Label Serving
25 g
Barcode
011110881816
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 (25 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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19 / 23 researched · AI analyzing 4 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
CHICORY ROOT EXTRACT (INULIN), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, LEMON FLAVORED PIECES (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, WHEY, WHOLE MILK, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOW 5), PALM AND PALM KERNEL OIL, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, GLYCERIN, DRIED EGG WHITES, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, FRUCTOSE, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), LESS THAN 2% OF: NONFAT DRY MILK, CORN STARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, DRY WHOLE MILK, XANTHAN GUM, SOY LECITHIN, CITRIC ACID, COCOA BUTTER, LACTIC ACID, SALT, YELLOW 5 LAKE, CARAMEL COLOR.
Contains allergens: Enriched Wheat Flour, Soy Protein Isolate, Dried Egg Whites, Nonfat Dry Milk, Riboflavin
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Enriched Wheat Flour
structural base, texture enhancement, and nutrient fortification in baking and food manufacturing
Chicory Root Extract
Soy Protein Isolate
Protein fortification, texture enhancement, emulsification, and moisture retention in plant-based and processed foods.
And Palm Kernel Oils
Lemon Flavored Pieces
Glycerin
E422
No NotablesHumectant, sweetener, solvent, and thickening agent
Whole Grain Wheat Flour
Dried Egg Whites
protein fortification, foaming agent, emulsifier, and gelling agent
Fructose
Sweetener and humectant
Nonfat Dry Milk
Protein fortification, texture enhancement, moisture binding, and shelf-life extension in baked goods, confections, and dairy beverages.
Leavening
Texturizing agent / Leavening
Corn Starch
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Dry Whole Milk
Used to provide dairy solids, emulsification, moisture retention, and nutritional enrichment in bakery products, chocolates, infant formulas, and reconstituted beverages.
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
No Notablesflavour
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Lactic Acid
E270
No NotablespH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent
Cocoa Butter
Fat base, texturizer, and mouthfeel modifier in confectionery and cosmetics
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Yellow 5 Lake
E102
LowColoring agent
Riboflavin
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
| 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 Enriched Wheat Flour Allergen | ✓Low Concern | structural base, texture enhancement, and nutrient fortification in baking and food manufacturing | Enriched wheat flour is a widely consumed staple ingredient providing essential added micronutrients, though individuals managing gluten sensitivities or specific glycemic goals may monitor its intake. |
3 Chicory Root Extract | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Soy Protein Isolate Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Protein fortification, texture enhancement, emulsification, and moisture retention in plant-based and processed foods. | Soy protein isolate is widely utilized as a concentrated plant protein source, though it requires clear labeling as a recognized allergen for sensitive populations. |
5 And Palm Kernel Oils | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
6 Lemon Flavored Pieces | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Glycerin E422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Humectant, sweetener, solvent, and thickening agent | Glycerin is a commonly used food additive with a well-established safety profile and broad regulatory approval. |
8 Whole Grain Wheat Flour | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 Dried Egg Whites Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | protein fortification, foaming agent, emulsifier, and gelling agent | Organic egg whites are a nutrient-dense, high-protein food ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, though they represent a designated food allergen for sensitive individuals. |
10 Fructose | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener and humectant | Fructose is a naturally occurring and permitted sweetener, though consumption patterns high in free sugars warrant moderation in line with dietary guidelines. |
11 Nonfat Dry Milk Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein fortification, texture enhancement, moisture binding, and shelf-life extension in baked goods, confections, and dairy beverages. | Nonfat dry milk is a standard dairy derivative providing essential nutrients, though it requires allergen labeling for individuals sensitive to milk proteins. |
12 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. |
13 Corn Starch INS 1405 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products. | Corn starch is a standard food ingredient generally recognized as safe for consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
14 Dry Whole Milk | ✓Low Concern | Used to provide dairy solids, emulsification, moisture retention, and nutritional enrichment in bakery products, chocolates, infant formulas, and reconstituted beverages. | Dried whole milk is a standard dairy ingredient that provides complete proteins and minerals, while requiring consideration for individuals managing dairy allergies or saturated fat intake. |
15 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. |
16 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. |
17 Soy Lecithin E322 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent | Soy lecithin is a commonly utilized emulsifier derived from soybeans, generally recognized as safe for the general population while requiring consideration for individuals with soy allergies. |
18 Citric Acid E330 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative | Citric acid is widely consumed naturally and commercially, generally recognized as safe for use in food production under standard regulatory guidelines. |
19 Lactic Acid E270 | ✓No Notable Concerns | pH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent | Lactic acid is a widely utilized and generally recognized as safe food ingredient with established regulatory approval for broad use. |
20 Cocoa Butter | ✓No Notable Concerns | Fat base, texturizer, and mouthfeel modifier in confectionery and cosmetics | Cocoa butter is a naturally occurring plant fat generally recognized as safe for consumption within standard dietary fat guidelines. |
21 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. |
22 Yellow 5 Lake E102 | ✓Low Concern | Coloring agent | Yellow 5 Lake is a widely permitted synthetic color additive with established regulatory limits for daily intake. |
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. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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