Hy-Vee, Inc.
Label Serving
15 g
Barcode
075450036756
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
4.8/10
Nutritional values transcribed from the product label. Actual values may vary.
Share of an average adult's daily allowance in one serving (15 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 / 15 researched · AI analyzing 2 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
CUCUMBERS, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), SPICE, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, ALUM, YELLOW 5, POLYSORBATE 80, NATURAL FLAVOR.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
sweetener
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Cucumbers
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Vinegar
E260
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, preservative, and acidity regulator
Lactic Acid
E270
No NotablespH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Calcium Chloride
E509
No NotablesFirming agent, electrolyte supplement, stabilizing agent, and texturizer.
Sodium Benzoate
E211
Lowpreservative
Spice
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Dehydrated Red Bell Pepper
flavour and natural coloring
Alum
Natural Flavor
flavour
Yellow 5
E102
LowColor additive
Polysorbate 80
E433
LowEmulsifier and stabilizer
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 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. |
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 Cucumbers | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 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. |
5 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. |
6 Lactic Acid E270 | ✓No Notable Concerns | pH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent | Lactic acid is a widely utilized and generally recognized as safe food ingredient with established regulatory approval for broad use. |
7 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. |
8 Calcium Chloride E509 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Firming agent, electrolyte supplement, stabilizing agent, and texturizer. | Calcium chloride is a standard food additive utilized for texture stabilization with an established safety profile for normal dietary consumption levels. |
9 Sodium Benzoate E211 | ✓Low Concern | preservative | Sodium benzoate is a widely permitted antimicrobial preservative with established regulatory intake guidelines and standard manufacturing oversight. |
10 Spice | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
11 Dehydrated Red Bell Pepper | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour and natural coloring | Dried red bell peppers are a standard botanical ingredient with a robust safety profile and broad regulatory approval globally. |
12 Alum | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
14 Yellow 5 E102 | ✓Low Concern | Color additive | Yellow 5 is a widely permitted synthetic colorant with established acceptable daily intake levels, though monitored for specific individual sensitivities. |
15 Polysorbate 80 E433 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier and stabilizer | Polysorbate 80 is widely permitted for use as an emulsifier within established regulatory limits, though ongoing research continues to evaluate its long-term interaction with the gut microbiome. |
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