Flowers Foods, Inc.
Label Serving
45 g
Barcode
072250007603
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
5.1/10
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (45 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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10 / 15 researched · AI analyzing 5 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60), CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, CALCIUM SULFATE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE), FUMARIC ACID, SOYBEAN OIL, GUAR GUM, CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE.
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Whole Wheat Flour
base ingredient for baking bread, pastries, and producing traditional flatbreads like roti or chapati
Vegetable Oil Shortening
Texturizer, fat medium, and structural agent in baked goods and confectionery items.
Calcium Sulfate
E235
LowAnti-caking agent and mold inhibitor
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Salt
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.
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
Baking Soda
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Fumaric Acid
E297
LowAcidity regulator, acidulant, and flavoring agent in beverages, baking powders, and gelatin desserts.
Preservatives
Guar Gum
E412
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and texturizer
Carboxymethyl Cellulose
CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT
| 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 Whole Wheat Flour | ✓No Notable Concerns | base ingredient for baking bread, pastries, and producing traditional flatbreads like roti or chapati | Whole wheat flour is a standard nutritional staple generally well-tolerated by the broader population, with dietary consideration required primarily for individuals managing gluten-related sensitivities. |
3 Vegetable Oil Shortening | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texturizer, fat medium, and structural agent in baked goods and confectionery items. | Vegetable shortening may contain trans and saturated fats, the consumption patterns of which are monitored for cardiovascular health considerations. |
4 Calcium Sulfate E235 | ✓Low Concern | Anti-caking agent and mold inhibitor | Standard food ingredient blend utilized for texture management and preservation with established regulatory oversight. |
5 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. |
6 Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Salt | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 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. |
8 Sodium Aluminum Phosphate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 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. |
10 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. |
11 Fumaric Acid E297 | ✓Low Concern | Acidity regulator, acidulant, and flavoring agent in beverages, baking powders, and gelatin desserts. | Fumaric acid is an approved acidulant with established safety thresholds for routine consumption. |
12 Preservatives | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 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. |
14 Carboxymethyl Cellulose | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
15 CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT Indexing with AI... |
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