
The Schwan Food Company
Label Serving
126 g
Barcode
072180638106
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Favorable Profile
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
7.1/10
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 (126 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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24 / 29 researched · AI analyzing 5 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
CHEESES (LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], SMOKE-FLAVORED PROVOLONE CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, SMOKE FLAVORING]), ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, NONFAT MILK, TOMATO PASTE, SOYBEAN OIL, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SUGAR, SALT, GUAR GUM, OAT FIBER, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SPICE, WHEAT GLUTEN, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, GARLIC, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, PAPRIKA, ONION, SOY FLOUR, GARLIC POWDER, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, L-CYSTEINE, ENZYMES.
Contains allergens: Enriched Flour, Nonfat Milk, Wheat Gluten, Food Starch-Modified
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
Cheeses
Tomato Paste
flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment
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.
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Yeast
Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Bleached Wheat Flour
Structure enhancer, texture modifier, and whitening agent in baked goods, pastries, and processed foods.
Oat Fiber
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Guar Gum
E412
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and texturizer
Spice
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Wheat Gluten
Texture modifier, protein supplement, dough conditioner, and plant-based protein base.
Food Starch-Modified
INS 1400-1450 RANGE
LowAllergenThickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in processed foods.
Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
Sodium Bicarbonate
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
E450I
LowLeavening agent, emulsifier, buffering agent, and chelating agent in baked goods, processed meats, and potato products.
Garlic
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing.
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.
Hydrolyzed Corn & Soy Protein
Soy Flour
E150
LowNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Onion
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
Paprika
E160C
No NotablesColoring agent and flavor enhancer
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
E481
No NotablesEmulsifier, dough conditioner, and surfactant
Garlic Powder
Flavour enhancer and seasoning agent
Monocalcium Phosphate
Enzymes
Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation optimization
L-Cysteine
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 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. |
2 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. |
3 Cheeses | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Tomato Paste | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment | Tomatoes are a widely consumed, nutrient-dense whole food recognized for their high antioxidant and vitamin content with minimal points of consideration for the general population. |
5 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. |
6 Soybean 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. |
7 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. |
8 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
9 Bleached Wheat Flour | ✓Low Concern | Structure enhancer, texture modifier, and whitening agent in baked goods, pastries, and processed foods. | Bleached wheat flour is a widely utilized baking ingredient containing gluten, generally recognized as safe for the general population while lacking significant dietary fiber due to refinement. |
10 Oat Fiber | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
11 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. |
12 Guar Gum E412 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and texturizer | Guar gum is a widely utilized plant-derived stabilizer and thickter with established regulatory approval for standard dietary applications. |
13 Spice | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
14 Wheat Gluten Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texture modifier, protein supplement, dough conditioner, and plant-based protein base. | Wheat gluten is widely consumed and well-tolerated by the general population, while requiring careful dietary consideration for individuals with specific protein sensitivities. |
15 Food Starch-Modified INS 1400-1450 RANGE Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Thickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in processed foods. | Food starch-modified is a widely utilized processing ingredient generally recognized as safe, though individuals managing gluten sensitivities should verify the specific plant source. |
16 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. |
17 Sodium Bicarbonate 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. |
18 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. |
19 Garlic | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing. | Garlic is a widely consumed natural food ingredient with a strong safety profile in typical culinary amounts, though concentrated forms warrant consideration regarding gastrointestinal response and medication interactions. |
20 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. |
21 Hydrolyzed Corn & Soy Protein | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
22 Soy Flour E150 | ✓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. |
23 Onion | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation. | Onion is a commonly consumed natural food ingredient with a well-established safety profile for the general population. |
24 Paprika E160C | ✓No Notable Concerns | Coloring agent and flavor enhancer | Paprika is a naturally derived spice and colorant generally recognized as safe for standard dietary consumption. |
25 Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate E481 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Emulsifier, dough conditioner, and surfactant | Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is widely permitted and utilized as an emulsifier within established regulatory safety thresholds. |
26 Garlic Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer and seasoning agent | Garlic powder is a standard culinary ingredient generally recognized as safe for regular consumption within normal dietary amounts. |
27 Monocalcium Phosphate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
28 Enzymes | ✓No Notable Concerns | Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation optimization | Enzymes function as natural biological catalysts in food production with a well-established history of safe consumption and regulatory approval. |
29 L-Cysteine | ?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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