Big Y Foods, Inc.
Label Serving
41 g
Barcode
018894110651
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
6.5/10
Health Score
Low
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 (41 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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17 ingredientsIngredients — as printed on the label
RICE, SUGAR, SALT, MOLASSES, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS). VITAMINS AND MINERALS: CALCIUM CARBONATE, REDUCED IRON, SODIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C), NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN MONONITRATE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B12.
Contains allergens: Zinc Oxide, Niacinamide, Riboflavin, Vitamin B12
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Rice
Primary carbohydrate source, dietary staple, thickening agent, and substrate for fermented foods.
Molasses
sweetener, flavor enhancer, humectant, and coloring agent in baked goods, sauces, and confections.
Reduced Iron
Nutritional fortificant and mineral supplement
Mixed Tocopherols (Added To Preserve Freshness). Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate
E306 / E170
No NotablesAntioxidant preservative and mineral fortification
Zinc Oxide
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Niacinamide
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Sodium Ascorbate
E301
No NotablesAntioxidant, preservative, and Vitamin C fortification
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
INS 831
No NotablesNutrient fortification / Vitamin supplement
Riboflavin
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Yellow 5. Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin B1
Nutritional fortificant / Vitamin supplement
Vitamin D
Nutrient fortification and dietary supplementation
Vitamin A Palmitate
Nutritional fortificant and vitamin supplement
Folic Acid
Synthetic
No NotablesNutritional fortificant and dietary supplement
Vitamin B12
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Natural Flavor. Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin B1
Nutritional fortificant / Vitamin supplement
| 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 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. |
3 Rice | ✓No Notable Concerns | Primary carbohydrate source, dietary staple, thickening agent, and substrate for fermented foods. | Rice is a widely consumed staple food grain generally considered safe for the general population when part of a balanced diet. |
4 Molasses | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener, flavor enhancer, humectant, and coloring agent in baked goods, sauces, and confections. | Molasses provides trace minerals alongside a high concentration of simple sugars, requiring mindful intake within overall carbohydrate consumption patterns. |
5 Reduced Iron | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional fortificant and mineral supplement | Zinc and essential iron are vital micronutrients widely used for nutritional fortification and generally recognized as safe within established intake guidelines. |
6 Mixed Tocopherols (Added To Preserve Freshness). Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Carbonate E306 / E170 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Antioxidant preservative and mineral fortification | These ingredients are widely recognized as safe, serving standard preservation and nutritional fortification functions without notable adverse health considerations under normal consumption levels. |
7 Zinc Oxide 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. |
8 Niacinamide 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. |
9 Sodium Ascorbate E301 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Antioxidant, preservative, and Vitamin C fortification | Sodium ascorbate is widely recognized as a safe antioxidant and nutrient source with a strong regulatory approval profile across global food authorities. |
10 Pyridoxine Hydrochloride INS 831 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutrient fortification / Vitamin supplement | Pyridoxine hydrochloride is an authorized, water-soluble vitamin used for food fortification with an established safety profile within recommended intake levels. |
11 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. |
12 Yellow 5. Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin B1 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional fortificant / Vitamin supplement | Thiamin mononitrate is a standard, well-tolerated nutrient used for food fortification with an established safety profile. |
13 Vitamin D | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutrient fortification and dietary supplementation | Vitamin D3 is a regulated nutrient used for fortification with well-established intake parameters and a high safety profile within recommended consumption limits. |
14 Vitamin A Palmitate | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional fortificant and vitamin supplement | Vitamin A Palmitate is a standard nutritional fortificant widely permitted for use within established upper intake guidelines. |
15 Folic Acid Synthetic | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional fortificant and dietary supplement | Folic acid is a widely utilized and well-tolerated nutrient fortification ingredient with established safety parameters when consumed within recommended guidelines. |
16 Vitamin B12 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. |
17 Natural Flavor. Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin B1 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional fortificant / Vitamin supplement | Thiamin mononitrate is a standard, well-tolerated nutrient used for food fortification with an established safety profile. |
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