
Gorton's of Gloucester
Label Serving
106 g
Barcode
044400152709
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
5.3/10
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 (106 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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26 / 32 researched · AI analyzing 6 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
ALASKA POLLOCK, VEGETABLE OIL (COTTONSEED AND/OR CANOLA), WATER, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SPICES, YEAST, WHEY, BAKING POWDER (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), DEHYDRATED ROASTED GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, CONCENTRATED LEMON JUICE, WHEAT FLOUR, NONFAT MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, COLORED WITH PAPRIKA, ANNATTO, AND TURMERIC EXTRACTS, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, DEXTROSE, CARAMEL COLOR, MALIC ACID, PARSLEY, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE (TO RETAIN FISH MOISTURE), TBHQ (TO PROTECT FLAVOR).
Contains allergens: Alaska Pollock, Butter, Whey, Wheat Flour, Nonfat Milk
Alaska Pollock
Protein source, texture agent in surimi, and ingredient in prepared seafood products
Vegetable Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour
Structuring agent, texture enhancer, and primary carbohydrate base for baked goods, pasta, and bread products.
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Yellow Corn Flour
Texture modifier, bulking agent, carbohydrate base, and dusting flour for bakery products.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Corn Syrup Solids
sweetener and bulking agent
Butter
Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture.
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Yeast
Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Baking Powder
Texturizing agent / Leavening
Dehydrated Roasted Garlic
Black Pepper
Flavour and aroma enhancer
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Lemon Juice Concentrate
flavouring agent, acidulant, preservative enhancer
Wheat Flour
Structuring agent, carbohydrate source, and textural base for baking and cooking.
Nonfat Milk
Used as a fluid beverage, ingredient in baking, dairy products, protein supplementation, and commercial food manufacturing for moisture and nutrition without added fat.
Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
Colored With Paprika
Annatto
E160B
LowColoring agent
And Turmeric Extracts
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Natural Flavor
flavour
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
No Notablesflavour
Malic Acid
E296
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidulant, and pH regulator
Parsley
flavour, garnish, and micronutrient enrichment
Sodium Tripolyphosphates
Tbhq (To Protect Flavor)
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Alaska Pollock Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Protein source, texture agent in surimi, and ingredient in prepared seafood products | Pollock is a nutrient-dense marine protein widely consumed globally, though individuals with finfish sensitivities should exercise standard label awareness. |
2 Vegetable 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. |
3 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. |
4 Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour | ✓Low Concern | Structuring agent, texture enhancer, and primary carbohydrate base for baked goods, pasta, and bread products. | Enriched bleached flour is widely permitted and provides essential micronutrients through fortification, though it offers lower dietary fiber compared to whole grain alternatives. |
5 Modified Corn Starch E1422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability. | Modified corn starch is widely utilized as a food stabilizer and is generally recognized as safe by major regulatory bodies. |
6 Yellow Corn Flour | ✓No Notable Concerns | Texture modifier, bulking agent, carbohydrate base, and dusting flour for bakery products. | Yellow corn flour is a standard cereal-derived ingredient well-tolerated by the general population. |
7 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
8 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. |
9 Corn Syrup Solids | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener and bulking agent | Corn syrup solids contribute rapidly digestible carbohydrates and caloric content, requiring mindful integration into daily nutritional planning. |
10 Butter Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture. | Butter is a traditional dairy fat that provides essential fat-soluble vitamins, while dietary guidelines recommend consuming it in moderation as part of balanced saturated fat intake. |
11 Spices | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
12 Yeast | ✓No Notable Concerns | Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer | Yeast is a widely utilized natural microorganism with a long history of safe food use, providing leavening and nutritional value. |
13 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. |
14 Baking Powder | ✓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. |
15 Dehydrated Roasted Garlic | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 Black Pepper | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancer | Generally recognized as safe for standard culinary consumption with well-tolerated physiological effects. |
17 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
18 Lemon Juice Concentrate | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavouring agent, acidulant, preservative enhancer | Lemon juice concentrate is a naturally derived ingredient widely used for acidity and flavor, generally recognized as safe for consumption with considerations limited to dental enamel contact and individual gastric sensitivity. |
19 Wheat Flour Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Structuring agent, carbohydrate source, and textural base for baking and cooking. | Wheat flour is a standard nutritional staple generally well-tolerated by the general population, though individuals with celiac disease or specific wheat sensitivities require alternative dietary selections. |
20 Nonfat Milk Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Used as a fluid beverage, ingredient in baking, dairy products, protein supplementation, and commercial food manufacturing for moisture and nutrition without added fat. | Nonfat milk is a widely consumed dairy ingredient providing essential proteins and micronutrients, suitable for the general population except those with lactose intolerance or milk protein allergies. |
21 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. |
22 Colored With Paprika | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
23 Annatto E160B | ✓Low Concern | Coloring agent | Annatto is a widely permitted natural color extract with a long history of safe dietary consumption, though rare hypersensitivity responses have been documented in sensitive populations. |
24 And Turmeric Extracts | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
25 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. |
26 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
27 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. |
28 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. |
29 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. |
30 Parsley | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour, garnish, and micronutrient enrichment | Parsley is a widely consumed culinary herb with a well-established safety profile, though individuals on anticoagulant therapies should maintain consistent dietary vitamin K intake. |
31 Sodium Tripolyphosphates | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
32 Tbhq (To Protect Flavor) | ?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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