
Middle East Bakery Inc
Label Serving
43 g
Barcode
074117000666
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
3.9/10
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 (43 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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13 / 18 researched · AI analyzing 5 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, (A PRESERVATIVE), SALT, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, RICE FLOUR, SUGAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE, FUMARIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE (A PRESERVATIVE), CMC GUM, ENZYMES, L-CYSTEINE, SODIUM METABISULFITE.
Contains allergens: Interesterified Soybean Oil
Unbleached Enriched White Flour
structure formation, baking base, texture enhancement, nutrient fortification
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Interesterified Soybean Oil
Texturizer, frying medium, and fat base for baked goods and margarines
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Cooking oil, frying medium, emulsifier, and base for margarines, shortenings, and processed dressings.
Calcium Propionate
(A Preservative)
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
E450I
LowLeavening agent, emulsifier, buffering agent, and chelating agent in baked goods, processed meats, and potato products.
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.
Rice Flour
Thickener, texture agent, gluten-free baking flour, and coating agent
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Sodium Bicarbonate
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
Fumaric Acid
E297
LowAcidity regulator, acidulant, and flavoring agent in beverages, baking powders, and gelatin desserts.
Potassium Sorbate
E202
No NotablesPreservative
Cmc Gum
Enzymes
Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation optimization
L-Cysteine
Sodium Metabisulfite
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 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. |
2 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. |
3 Interesterified Soybean Oil Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texturizer, frying medium, and fat base for baked goods and margarines | This ingredient provides functional fats for food texture, though intake should be monitored in the context of overall saturated fat consumption. |
4 Hydrogenated Soybean Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking oil, frying medium, emulsifier, and base for margarines, shortenings, and processed dressings. | Soy oil is a widely consumed vegetable oil with a well-established safety profile, though moderate consumption aligns best with balanced dietary fat intake. |
5 Calcium Propionate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
6 (A Preservative) | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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 Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate E450I | ✓Low Concern | Leavening agent, emulsifier, buffering agent, and chelating agent in baked goods, processed meats, and potato products. | Sodium acid pyrophosphate is a widely permitted food additive generally recognized as safe when consumed within established regulatory limits for dietary phosphorus. |
9 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. |
10 Rice Flour | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickener, texture agent, gluten-free baking flour, and coating agent | Rice flour is a well-tolerated, naturally gluten-free ingredient widely used for texture and baking, with considerations primarily related to its glycemic response profile when consumed in refined forms. |
11 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
12 Sodium Bicarbonate 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. |
13 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. |
14 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. |
15 Cmc Gum | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 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. |
17 L-Cysteine | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
18 Sodium Metabisulfite | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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