Flowers Foods, Inc.
Label Serving
57 g
Barcode
072250068406
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
2.8/10
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 (57 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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28 / 40 researched · AI analyzing 12 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
CONFECTIONERY COCOA COATING (SUGAR, HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, WHEY POWDER [MILK], COCOA POWDER, SOY LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER], SALT AND VANILLIN [AN ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING]), SUGAR, WHEY (MILK), ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER (ROASTED PEANUTS, SUGAR, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [RAPESEED, COTTONSEED, AND SOYBEAN OIL], SALT, PEANUT OIL, MONOGLYCERIDES, MOLASSES, CORNSTARCH), EGGS, PALM OIL, CORN SYRUP, PEANUT COLORED CONFECTIONERY COATING (SUGAR, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED PALM KERNEL OIL, NONFAT DRY MILK, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, SALT, AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING ADDED), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, PARTIALLY DEFATTED PEANUT FLOUR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: COCOA (NATURAL AND PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), WATER, GLYCERINE, WHEAT FLOUR, CORN STARCH, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, EMULSIFIERS (PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOSTEARATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, STEAROYL LACTYLIC ACID), EGG YOLKS, ROASTED PEANUT EXTRACT, MALT EXTRACT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), POLYSORBATE 60, SOYBEAN OIL, DATEM, XANTHAN GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, MALTODEXTRIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SOY LECITHIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, FD&C RED #40, CITRIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PRESERVED WITH SODIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SORBIC ACID.
Contains allergens: Whey, Eggs, Wheat Flour, Riboflavin, Malt Extract
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Confectionery Coating
Eggs
Protein source, emulsifier, binding agent, leavening agent, and structural component in baking and processed foods.
Bleached Wheat Flour
Structure enhancer, texture modifier, and whitening agent in baked goods, pastries, and processed foods.
Reese'S Peanut Butter Sauce
Corn Syrup
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
Palm Oil
Structuring agent, frying oil, and textural modifier in baked goods, confectionery, and processed foods.
Peanut Colored Confectionery Coating
High Fructose Corn Syrup
sweetener
Partially Defatted Peanut Flour
Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Yeast
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Glycerine
E422
No NotablesHumectant, sweetener, solvent, and thickening agent
Wheat Flour
Structuring agent, carbohydrate source, and textural base for baking and cooking.
Corn Starch
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
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.
Riboflavin
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Soy Lecithin And Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate
Malt Extract
Flavour, natural sweetener, fermentation agent, and enzyme source
Egg Yolks
Emulsifier, coloring agent, binding agent, and texturizer in baking, sauces, and dressings.
Roasted Peanut Extract
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Leavening
Texturizing agent / Leavening
Polysorbate 60
E435
Lowemulsifier, stabilizer, and dispersing agent
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Datem
Cellulose Gum
E466
No NotablesThickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texture modifier
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
E481
No NotablesEmulsifier, dough conditioner, and surfactant
Maltodextrin
INS 1400
Lowbulking agent, thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and carrier for flavors
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
Fd&C Red #40
E129
LowColor additive
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
No Notablesflavour
Phosphoric Acid
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Preserved With Sodium Propionate
Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate
| 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 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. |
3 Confectionery Coating | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Eggs Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Protein source, emulsifier, binding agent, leavening agent, and structural component in baking and processed foods. | Eggs are a nutrient-dense food source recognized as a common allergen, requiring appropriate labeling for sensitive populations. |
5 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. |
6 Reese'S Peanut Butter Sauce | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 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. |
8 Palm Oil | ⚠Moderate Concern | Structuring agent, frying oil, and textural modifier in baked goods, confectionery, and processed foods. | Palm oil is widely permitted and utilized for its stability, though consumption patterns high in its saturated fat content warrant moderation in accordance with standard dietary guidelines. |
9 Peanut Colored Confectionery Coating | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 High Fructose Corn Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener | High fructose corn syrup functions as a nutritive sweetener, with intake guidelines aligning with broader recommendations for added sugars to support metabolic balance. |
11 Partially Defatted Peanut Flour | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
12 Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Yeast | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 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. |
14 Glycerine E422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Humectant, sweetener, solvent, and thickening agent | Glycerin is a commonly used food additive with a well-established safety profile and broad regulatory approval. |
15 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. |
16 Corn Starch 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. |
17 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. |
18 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. |
19 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. |
20 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. |
21 Soy Lecithin And Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
22 Malt Extract Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Flavour, natural sweetener, fermentation agent, and enzyme source | Malt is a widely utilized grain-derived ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, though it contains gluten and contributes caloric value. |
23 Egg Yolks | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, coloring agent, binding agent, and texturizer in baking, sauces, and dressings. | Egg yolk is a nutrient-dense food component that serves as a recognized allergen for sensitive populations, while offering substantial micronutrient density for general consumers. |
24 Roasted Peanut Extract | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
25 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. |
26 Leavening | ✓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. |
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 Datem | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
30 Cellulose Gum E466 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texture modifier | Cellulose gum is widely recognized as safe by global regulatory bodies, functioning primarily as an inert texturizer with minimal systemic absorption. |
31 Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
32 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. |
33 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. |
34 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. |
35 Fd&C Red #40 E129 | ✓Low Concern | Color additive | FD&C Red #40 is a widely permitted synthetic colorant with established regulatory intake limits, though specific populations may monitor individual sensitivities. |
36 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. |
37 Phosphoric Acid | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
38 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. |
39 Preserved With Sodium Propionate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
40 Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate | ?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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