Hy-Vee, Inc.
Label Serving
198 g
Barcode
075450228410
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
6.5/10
Health Score
Low
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 (198 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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20 / 27 researched · AI analyzing 7 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
POTATOES: RUSSET POTATOES, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE (AID TO RETAIN NATURAL COLOR), DEXTROSE. EGG: WHOLE EGGS, NONFAT MILK, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, BUTTER FLAVOR (MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR [BUTTER, SWEET BUTTERMILK, NATURAL FLAVOR], ANNATTO AND TURMERIC [ADDED FOR COLOR]), PEPPER. CHEESE SAUCE: WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY POWDER, SALT, BUTTERMILK, NONFAT DRY MILK, LACTIC ACID, ANNATTO, XANTHAN GUM, HYDROLYZED GUAR GUM, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, OLEORESIN TURMERIC. SAUSAGE: PORK, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, WATER, DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, CARAMEL COLOR.
Contains allergens: Nonfat Milk, Food Starch-Modified, Cheddar Cheese, Whey Powder, Nonfat Dry Milk, Riboflavin
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
E450I
LowLeavening agent, emulsifier, buffering agent, and chelating agent in baked goods, processed meats, and potato products.
Potatoes: Russet Potatoes
Dextrose. Egg: Whole Eggs
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.
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Food Starch-Modified
INS 1400-1450 RANGE
LowAllergenThickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in processed foods.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Cheddar Cheese
flavor, texture, emulsifier, and nutrient density in culinary applications
Butter Flavor
Pepper. Cheese Sauce: Water
Whey Powder
protein fortification, texture modification, emulsifier, and bulking agent
Buttermilk
Nonfat Dry Milk
Protein fortification, texture enhancement, moisture binding, and shelf-life extension in baked goods, confections, and dairy beverages.
Annatto
E160B
LowColoring agent
Lactic Acid
E270
No NotablespH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent
Disodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, buffer, and anti-caking agent
Sodium Phosphate
E339
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent
Hydrolyzed Guar Gum
Natural Flavor
flavour
Contains 2% Or Less Of Sea Salt
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and minor preservative
Oleoresin Turmeric. Sausage: Pork
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Flavorings
flavour
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Riboflavin
E150
LowAllergenNutrient fortification, color enhancement, and protein supplementation
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 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. |
2 Potatoes: Russet Potatoes | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
3 Dextrose. Egg: Whole Eggs | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 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. |
5 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. |
6 Food Starch-Modified INS 1400-1450 RANGE Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Thickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in processed foods. | Food starch-modified is a widely utilized processing ingredient generally recognized as safe, though individuals managing gluten sensitivities should verify the specific plant source. |
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 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. |
9 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. |
10 Cheddar Cheese Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavor, texture, emulsifier, and nutrient density in culinary applications | Cheddar cheese is a natural dairy product that provides substantial protein and calcium, while contributing to dietary sodium and saturated fat intake. |
11 Butter Flavor | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
12 Pepper. Cheese Sauce: Water | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Whey Powder Allergen | ✓Low Concern | protein fortification, texture modification, emulsifier, and bulking agent | Whey powder is a standard dairy derivative generally recognized as safe for the general population, though individuals with milk protein allergies or lactose intolerance should exercise consideration. |
14 Buttermilk | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
15 Nonfat Dry Milk Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein fortification, texture enhancement, moisture binding, and shelf-life extension in baked goods, confections, and dairy beverages. | Nonfat dry milk is a standard dairy derivative providing essential nutrients, though it requires allergen labeling for individuals sensitive to milk proteins. |
16 Annatto E160B | ✓Low Concern | Coloring agent | Annatto is a widely permitted natural color extract with a long history of safe dietary consumption, though rare hypersensitivity responses have been documented in sensitive populations. |
17 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. |
18 Disodium Phosphate E339 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, texturizer, buffer, and anti-caking agent | Disodium phosphate is widely permitted in food production for texture and pH control, though total dietary phosphorus intake from all sources is monitored by health authorities for long-term physiological balance. |
19 Sodium Phosphate E339 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, texturizer, pH regulator, and leavening agent | Sodium phosphate is generally recognized as safe for consumption within established regulatory limits, though high dietary intake from multiple processed sources warrants balanced monitoring. |
20 Hydrolyzed Guar Gum | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
21 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
22 Contains 2% Or Less Of Sea Salt | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and minor preservative | Salt is a universally utilized food ingredient that is safe for general consumption when maintained within standard dietary intake guidelines. |
23 Oleoresin Turmeric. Sausage: Pork | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
24 Dextrose | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing. | Dextrose is a standard caloric sweetener that contributes to total daily carbohydrate and energy intake. |
25 Flavorings | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Flavors are widely utilized additives regulated under strict safety standards for consumption. |
26 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. |
27 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. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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