Flowers Foods, Inc.
Label Serving
113 g
Barcode
072250087186
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Important Disclaimer
BetterBite provides nutritional transparency insights based on publicly available data from regulatory databases (FDA, USDA, EFSA, WHO), published peer-reviewed research, and manufacturer-declared product information. This platform is designed for educational and informational purposes only.
The content displayed on this platform does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Transparency scores, nutritional assessments, and ingredient analyses represent algorithmic interpretations of publicly available data and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical or nutritional guidance.
Individual dietary needs, allergies, and health conditions vary significantly. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional, registered dietitian, or physician before making dietary changes based on information found on this platform. Product formulations may change without notice — always verify information against current product labels.
AI Research Disclosure: Technical analysis and research patterns on this page are synthesized using BetterBite AI researchers.AI can make mistakes or provide incomplete insights.This technology aggregates data from scientific literature for informational assistance. Always verify findings against primary sources for critical dietary decisions.
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
AI transparency analysis is being generated for this product.
TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Concern
High processing or notable additives
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
3.8/10
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 (113 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.
Tap any row · FDA, USDA, EFSA, WHO
21 / 29 researched · AI analyzing 8 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, PALM OIL, WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (SOYBEAN OIL AND PALM OIL WITH ADDED MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES), YEAST, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: DEXTROSE, CORNSTARCH, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, SOY FLOUR, MONOGLYCERIDES, CORN SYRUP, CALCIUM CARBONATE, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CINNAMON, DATEM, SOY LECITHIN, DRIED HONEY, CALCIUM SULFATE, AGAR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (FOR COLOR), COLORED WITH EXTRACTS OF ANNATTO AND TURMERIC, ENZYMES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, PRESERVED WITH CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SODIUM PROPIONATE, AND POTASSIUM SORBATE.
Contains allergens: Enriched Flour
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Palm Oil
Structuring agent, frying oil, and textural modifier in baked goods, confectionery, and processed foods.
Enriched Flour
Texture enhancement, structural binder, and carbohydrate base for baked goods and processed foods
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Yeast
Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer
Shortening
Texture modifier, fat source, and structural agent in baking and confectionery.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Cornstarch
INS 1405
No NotablesThickening agent, stabilizer, and anti-caking agent in food products.
Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Dextrose
Soy Flour
E150
LowNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Monoglycerides
E471
LowEmulsifier and texturizer
Leavening
Texturizing agent / Leavening
Calcium Carbonate
E170
No NotablesNutritional supplement, color additive, acidity regulator, firming agent, and anti-caking agent
Corn Syrup
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
Datem
Cinnamon
flavour
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
Agar
Dried Honey
Calcium Sulfate
E235
LowAnti-caking agent and mold inhibitor
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, glazing agent, humectant, pH adjuster, and stabilizer in confectioneries and icings.
Enzymes
Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation optimization
Colored With Extracts Of Annatto And Turmeric
Sodium Propionate
Artificial Flavor
Flavour
Preserved With Calcium Propionate
Potassium Sorbate
E202
No NotablesPreservative
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: DEXTROSE
| 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 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. |
3 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. |
4 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. |
5 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. |
6 Shortening | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texture modifier, fat source, and structural agent in baking and confectionery. | Shortening contributes dietary fats that require mindful consumption in line with overall nutritional intake guidelines regarding saturated and trans fats. |
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 Cornstarch 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. |
9 Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Dextrose | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 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. |
11 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. |
12 Monoglycerides E471 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier and texturizer | Distilled monoglycerides are widely utilized lipid-based emulsifiers with established regulatory approval for food applications. |
13 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. |
14 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. |
15 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. |
16 Datem | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
17 Cinnamon | ✓Low Concern | flavour | Cinnamon is generally well-tolerated in culinary quantities, with moderation recommended primarily concerning varieties high in coumarin content. |
18 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. |
19 Agar | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
20 Dried Honey | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
21 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. |
22 Titanium Dioxide | ⚠Moderate Concern | Colorant, glazing agent, humectant, pH adjuster, and stabilizer in confectioneries and icings. | This multi-component glazing and coloring blend is widely utilized in confectionery, though certain constituent additives are subject to evolving global regulatory evaluations regarding long-term ingestion patterns. |
23 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. |
24 Colored With Extracts Of Annatto And Turmeric | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
25 Sodium Propionate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
26 Artificial Flavor | ✓Low Concern | Flavour | Artificial flavors are rigorously evaluated by regulatory agencies for safety and are generally recognized as safe within established consumption limits. |
27 Preserved With Calcium Propionate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
28 Potassium Sorbate E202 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Preservative | Potassium sorbate is widely recognized as a safe food preservative with established regulatory approval for controlling microbial growth. |
29 CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: DEXTROSE Indexing with AI... |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
Better-scoring options in this category
Disclaimer: These alternatives are algorithmically suggested based on nutritional indexing and ingredients. This does not constitute a commercial endorsement, criticism of the current product, or medical advice.