
Flowers Foods, Inc.
Label Serving
52 g
Barcode
072250017398
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
6.8/10
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 (52 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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17 / 23 researched · AI analyzing 6 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, WHEAT GLUTEN, CELLULOSE, YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: CALCIUM SULFATE, SALT, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, GUAR GUM, DOUGH CONDITIONERS (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: MONOGLYCERIDES, ENZYMES, ASCORBIC ACID), VINEGAR, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN, SOY LECITHIN, FOLIC ACID, NATAMYCIN (TO RETARD SPOILAGE).
Contains allergens: Wheat Gluten, Riboflavin
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Unbleached Enriched White Flour
structure formation, baking base, texture enhancement, nutrient fortification
Yeast
Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer
Wheat Gluten
Texture modifier, protein supplement, dough conditioner, and plant-based protein base.
Cellulose
INS 460(II)
No NotablesAnti-caking agent, texturizer, bulking agent, and fat replacer
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Cultured Wheat Flour
Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Calcium Sulfate
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Calcium Carbonate
E170
No NotablesNutritional supplement, color additive, acidity regulator, firming agent, and anti-caking agent
Guar Gum
E412
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and texturizer
Vinegar
E260
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, preservative, and acidity regulator
Dough Conditioners
Monocalcium Phosphate
Sodium Citrate
E331
No NotablesAcidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifying salt, and preservative enhancer in beverages, cheeses, and processed foods.
Niacin
Nutritional fortificant and dietary supplement
Ferric Pyrophosphate
Riboflavin
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
Yeast Food
Processing aid / Fermentation enhancer
Folic Acid
Synthetic
No NotablesNutritional fortificant and dietary supplement
Natamycin (To Retard Spoilage)
| 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 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
3 Unbleached Enriched White Flour | ✓Low Concern | structure formation, baking base, texture enhancement, nutrient fortification | Enriched unbleached flour is widely permitted globally and serves as a standard staple ingredient, though individuals monitoring carbohydrate intake or managing celiac disease or wheat sensitivities should account for its gluten content. |
4 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. |
5 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. |
6 Cellulose INS 460(II) | ✓No Notable Concerns | Anti-caking agent, texturizer, bulking agent, and fat replacer | Powdered cellulose is a widely accepted plant fiber utilized for texture and moisture control with a well-established safety profile. |
7 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. |
8 Cultured Wheat Flour | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Calcium Sulfate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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 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. |
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 Vinegar E260 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, preservative, and acidity regulator | Vinegar is generally recognized as safe for human consumption when used as a standard food ingredient and condiment. |
14 Dough Conditioners | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
15 Monocalcium Phosphate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 Sodium Citrate E331 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Acidity regulator, buffering agent, emulsifying salt, and preservative enhancer in beverages, cheeses, and processed foods. | Sodium citrate is widely permitted globally for food applications with a well-established safety profile, with total sodium content remaining the primary consideration for daily consumption. |
17 Niacin | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional fortificant and dietary supplement | Niacin is an essential nutrient commonly used for food fortification with well-established safety parameters when consumed within recommended dietary guidelines. |
18 Ferric Pyrophosphate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
19 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. |
20 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. |
21 Yeast Food | ✓No Notable Concerns | Processing aid / Fermentation enhancer | Yeast nutrients are standard processing aids utilized to support fermentation efficiency with established regulatory approval for safety. |
22 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. |
23 Natamycin (To Retard Spoilage) | ?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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