King's Hawaiian Bakery West
Label Serving
28 g
Barcode
073435000051
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
6.2/10
Health Score
Moderate
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 (28 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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23 / 34 researched · AI analyzing 11 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, LIQUID SUGAR (SUGAR, WATER), GRAIN BLEND (WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE YELLOW CORN FLOUR, ORGANIC OAT FLOUR, WHOLE BARLEY FLOUR, WHOLE TRITICALE FLOUR, WHOLE RYE FLOUR, SALT), BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), YEAST, HONEY, INVERT SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: EGGS, WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEAT STARCH, POTATO FLOUR, SOY FLOUR, WHEY, NONFAT MILK, DATEM, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SALT, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SORBIC ACID PERSERVATIVE, CALCIUM STEARATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEAT FLOUR, CALCIUM SULFATE, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE, ENZYMES, AMMONIUM SULFATE, CALCIUM SILICATE, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, MONO- & DIGLYCERIDES, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE
Contains allergens: Enriched Flour, Butter, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Starch, Nonfat Milk, Whey, Wheat Flour
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
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Liquid Sugar
Sweetener and humectant used to enhance moisture retention, texture, and shelf-life stability in baked goods, confectionery, and beverages.
Whole Wheat Flour
base ingredient for baking bread, pastries, and producing traditional flatbreads like roti or chapati
Grain Blend
Honey
sweetener / flavor / humectant
Butter
Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture.
Yeast
Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer
Invert Syrup
Sweetener and humectant used to enhance moisture retention, texture, and shelf-life stability in baked goods, confectionery, and beverages.
Wheat Gluten
Texture modifier, protein supplement, dough conditioner, and plant-based protein base.
Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Egg Whites
Wheat Starch
Thickening agent, stabilizer, gelling agent, and texture modifier in food products.
Soy Flour
E150
LowNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
Potato Flour
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.
Datem
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Degerminated Yellow Corn Flour
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
E481
No NotablesEmulsifier, dough conditioner, and surfactant
Monocalcium Phosphate
Calcium Stearate
E470I
No Notablesanticaking agent, emulsifier, release agent, and binder
Sorbic Acid Perservative
Wheat Flour
Structuring agent, carbohydrate source, and textural base for baking and cooking.
Calcium Sulfate
E235
LowAnti-caking agent and mold inhibitor
Ascorbic Acid As A Dough Conditioner
Sodium Silicoaluminate
E554
LowAnti-caking agent
Enzymes
Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation optimization
Yeast Food
Processing aid / Fermentation enhancer
Calcium Silicate
Sorbitan Monostearate
Mono & Diglycerides
Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking)
INS 460(II)
No NotablesAnti-caking agent, texturizer, bulking agent, and fat replacer
| 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 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
4 Liquid Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener and humectant used to enhance moisture retention, texture, and shelf-life stability in baked goods, confectionery, and beverages. | Invert syrup is a nutritive sweetener providing energy without additional micronutrients, and should be consumed in moderation as part of an energy-balanced diet. |
5 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. |
6 Grain Blend | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Honey | ✓Low Concern | sweetener / flavor / humectant | Honey is a natural nutritive sweetener generally recognized as safe for adults, while requiring specific age-related considerations for infants. |
8 Butter Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture. | Butter is a traditional dairy fat that provides essential fat-soluble vitamins, while dietary guidelines recommend consuming it in moderation as part of balanced saturated fat intake. |
9 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. |
10 Invert Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener and humectant used to enhance moisture retention, texture, and shelf-life stability in baked goods, confectionery, and beverages. | Invert syrup is a nutritive sweetener providing energy without additional micronutrients, and should be consumed in moderation as part of an energy-balanced diet. |
11 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. |
12 Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Egg Whites | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Wheat Starch Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Thickening agent, stabilizer, gelling agent, and texture modifier in food products. | Wheat starch is generally recognized as safe for the general population, though individuals with wheat allergies or celiac disease should monitor for potential residual protein content. |
14 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. |
15 Potato Flour | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 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. |
17 Datem | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
18 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. |
19 Degerminated Yellow Corn Flour | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
20 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. |
21 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. |
22 Monocalcium Phosphate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
23 Calcium Stearate E470I | ✓No Notable Concerns | anticaking agent, emulsifier, release agent, and binder | Calcium stearate is widely recognized as safe by major regulatory bodies with no significant points of consideration for general consumption. |
24 Sorbic Acid Perservative | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
25 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. |
26 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. |
27 Ascorbic Acid As A Dough Conditioner | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
28 Sodium Silicoaluminate E554 | ✓Low Concern | Anti-caking agent | Sodium silicoaluminate is widely permitted as an anti-caking agent with established intake guidelines to monitor cumulative aluminum exposure. |
29 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. |
30 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. |
31 Calcium Silicate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
32 Sorbitan Monostearate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
33 Mono & Diglycerides | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
34 Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking) 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. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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