The Schwan Food Company
Label Serving
92 g
Barcode
041458550778
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
High Concern
Highly processed with significant additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
1.9/10
Health Score
Elevated
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 (92 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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27 / 41 researched · AI analyzing 14 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
SUGAR, WATER, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SHORTENING (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, AND COCONUT OIL), EGG WHITES, REDUCED FAT SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK (MILK, SKIM MILK, SUGAR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE), MILK, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS: COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), GRAHAM FLOUR, NATURAL FLAVOR, BAKING SODA, SALT, SODIUM CASEINATE, CAROB BEAN GUM, COCOA, CORNSTARCH, AGAR, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, DEXTROSE, HONEY, CHEESE CULTURE, CARBOHYDRATE GUM, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, POLYSORBATE 60, MOLASSES, SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, XANTHAN GUM, SOY LECITHIN, POLYSORBATE 65, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, CREAM OF TARTAR, MONOSODIUM PHOSPHATE, MALIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN, POLYSORBATE 80, COLORED WITH ANNATTO, BETA CAROTENE, AND APOCAROTENAL.
Contains allergens: Enriched Flour, Egg Whites, Calcium Caseinate, Cheese Culture
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Enriched Flour
Texture enhancement, structural binder, and carbohydrate base for baked goods and processed foods
Shortening
Texture modifier, fat source, and structural agent in baking and confectionery.
Egg Whites
Protein enrichment, foaming agent, gelling agent, and binding agent in bakery and confectionery products.
Reduced Fat Sweetened Condensed Milk
Cream Cheese
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
Texturizer, fat source, and coating agent in confectionery, bakery items, and dairy alternatives.
Calcium Caseinate
Protein supplement, emulsifier, texturizer, and nutritional fortification agent
Corn Syrup
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
Graham Flour
Contains 2% Or Less: Cocoa
Baking Soda
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
Natural Flavor
flavour
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Cocoa
Flavour and coloring agent in confectionery, beverages, and baked goods.
Sodium Caseinate
INS 469
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, thickening agent, and protein supplement
Carob Bean Gum
E410
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and gelling agent in food products such as ice cream, sauces, and dairy items.
Cornstarch
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Agar
Mono- And Diglycerides
E471
No NotablesEmulsifier and stabilizer used to improve texture, extend shelf-life, and prevent oil-water separation in baked goods, margarine, and confectionery.
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Cheese Culture
Fermentation agent and flavor enhancer in dairy processing
Honey
sweetener / flavor / humectant
Sorbitan Monostearate
Carbohydrate Gum
Polysorbate 60
E435
Lowemulsifier, stabilizer, and dispersing agent
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Molasses
sweetener, flavor enhancer, humectant, and coloring agent in baked goods, sauces, and confections.
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
E450I
LowLeavening agent, emulsifier, buffering agent, and chelating agent in baked goods, processed meats, and potato products.
Polysorbate 65
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
Sodium Tripolyphosphates
Cream Of Tartar
Malic Acid
E296
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidulant, and pH regulator
Monosodium Phosphate
Polysorbate 80
E433
LowEmulsifier and stabilizer
Carrageenan
E407
LowThickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in dairy, plant-based milks, and processed foods.
Colored With Annatto
Beta Carotene
Apocarotenal
| 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 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. |
3 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. |
4 Shortening | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texture modifier, fat source, and structural agent in baking and confectionery. | Shortening contributes dietary fats that require mindful consumption in line with overall nutritional intake guidelines regarding saturated and trans fats. |
5 Egg Whites Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein enrichment, foaming agent, gelling agent, and binding agent in bakery and confectionery products. | Egg whites are a standard protein source, though clear allergen labeling is mandated for sensitive populations. |
6 Reduced Fat Sweetened Condensed Milk | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Cream Cheese | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texturizer, fat source, and coating agent in confectionery, bakery items, and dairy alternatives. | Palm kernel oil contains high levels of saturated fats, meaning consumption patterns should align with broader dietary guidelines for lipid intake. |
9 Calcium Caseinate Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein supplement, emulsifier, texturizer, and nutritional fortification agent | Calcium caseinate is a widely utilized dairy protein generally recognized as safe, with primary points of consideration limited to individuals managing dairy-related sensitivities. |
10 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. |
11 Graham Flour | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
12 Contains 2% Or Less: Cocoa | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Baking Soda INS 500II | ✓No Notable Concerns | Leavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing. | Baking soda is a commonly utilized leavening agent with a well-established safety profile for normal culinary applications. |
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 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. |
16 Cocoa | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and coloring agent in confectionery, beverages, and baked goods. | Cocoa is a naturally occurring ingredient with a long history of culinary use and generally recognized safety profiles when consumed as part of a balanced diet. |
17 Sodium Caseinate INS 469 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, stabilizer, thickening agent, and protein supplement | Sodium caseinate is a commonly utilized dairy-derived protein ingredient generally recognized as safe, with primary considerations relating to milk protein sensitivity. |
18 Carob Bean Gum E410 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and gelling agent in food products such as ice cream, sauces, and dairy items. | Locust bean gum is a naturally derived hydrocolloid with an established safety profile for general food applications. |
19 Cornstarch 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. |
20 Agar | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
21 Mono- And Diglycerides E471 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Emulsifier and stabilizer used to improve texture, extend shelf-life, and prevent oil-water separation in baked goods, margarine, and confectionery. | Mono- and diglycerides are commonly utilized food emulsifiers that are metabolized by the body similarly to standard dietary fats and are recognized as safe by major global regulatory agencies. |
22 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. |
23 Cheese Culture Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Fermentation agent and flavor enhancer in dairy processing | Cheese culture is a standard food fermentation ingredient derived from beneficial microorganisms, generally recognized as safe for the general population with consideration for dairy sensitivities. |
24 Honey | ✓Low Concern | sweetener / flavor / humectant | Honey is a natural nutritive sweetener generally recognized as safe for adults, while requiring specific age-related considerations for infants. |
25 Sorbitan Monostearate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
26 Carbohydrate Gum | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
27 Polysorbate 60 E435 | ✓Low Concern | emulsifier, stabilizer, and dispersing agent | Polysorbate 60 is a widely permitted synthetic emulsifier with established regulatory safety margins for standard dietary consumption levels. |
28 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. |
29 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. |
30 Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate E450I | ✓Low Concern | Leavening agent, emulsifier, buffering agent, and chelating agent in baked goods, processed meats, and potato products. | Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a widely permitted food additive generally recognized as safe when consumed within established regulatory limits for dietary phosphorus. |
31 Polysorbate 65 | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
32 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. |
33 Sodium Tripolyphosphates | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
34 Cream Of Tartar | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
35 Malic Acid E296 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, acidulant, and pH regulator | Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound widely recognized as safe for consumption in standard food and beverage applications. |
36 Monosodium Phosphate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
37 Polysorbate 80 E433 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier and stabilizer | Polysorbate 80 is widely permitted for use as an emulsifier within established regulatory limits, though ongoing research continues to evaluate its long-term interaction with the gut microbiome. |
38 Carrageenan E407 | ✓Low Concern | Thickener, stabilizer, and gelling agent in dairy, plant-based milks, and processed foods. | Carrageenan is a commonly used seaweed-derived stabilizer with established safety thresholds determined by international food safety authorities. |
39 Colored With Annatto | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
40 Beta Carotene | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
41 Apocarotenal | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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