Food Town Stores Inc.
Label Serving
28 g
Barcode
035826081568
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
5.5/10
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 (28 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 / 15 researched · AI analyzing 3 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
WHITE CORN GRITS, MALTODEXTRIN, DRIED MARGARINE (VEGETABLE OIL, NONFAT MILK, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, WHEY, SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN), SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, SOY LECITHIN, COLOR ADDED (TURMERIC AND BETA CAROTENE), FERRIC PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, BHA (AS A PRESERVATIVE), RIBOFLAVIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, FOLIC ACID.
Contains allergens: Riboflavin, Niacinamide
Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
White Corn Grits
Dried Margarine
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Calcium Carbonate
E170
No NotablesNutritional supplement, color additive, acidity regulator, firming agent, and anti-caking agent
Silicon Dioxide
E551
No NotablesAnti-caking agent and processing aid
Ferric Phosphate
Color Added
Colorant
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
Bha
E320
Lowpreservative
Riboflavin
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Niacinamide
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Folic Acid
Synthetic
No NotablesNutritional fortificant and dietary supplement
Natural Flavor
flavour
Natural Flavor. Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin B1
Nutritional fortificant / Vitamin supplement
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 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. |
2 White Corn Grits | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
3 Dried Margarine | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 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. |
5 Calcium Carbonate E170 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional supplement, color additive, acidity regulator, firming agent, and anti-caking agent | Calcium carbonate is a widely utilized mineral additive and nutrient source with a well-established safety profile under standard dietary consumption levels. |
6 Silicon Dioxide E551 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Anti-caking agent and processing aid | These ingredients are utilized in minimal quantities as processing aids and present established safety profiles under current regulatory guidelines. |
7 Ferric Phosphate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Color Added | ✓Low Concern | Colorant | Color added consists of pigments utilized for visual consistency, with regulatory bodies maintaining established safety thresholds for consumption. |
9 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. |
10 Bha E320 | ✓Low Concern | preservative | BHA is a synthetic antioxidant authorized for use within established regulatory thresholds to maintain lipid stability in food products. |
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 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. |
13 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. |
14 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
15 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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