Hy-Vee, Inc.
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.
Label Serving
30 g
Barcode
075450253436
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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
3.0/10
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 (30 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
19 / 33 researched · AI analyzing 14 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
SUGAR, UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM AND COCONUT FAT, RAPESEED OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL), CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: DRY MILK, NONFAT DRY MILK, BUTTERFAT, WHEAT STARCH, WHEY, INVERT SUGAR SYRUP, BROWN SUGAR, EGG WHITES, RASPED COCONUT, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), FLAVOR, SOY LECITHINS, HAZELNUTS, DRIED EGGS, SALT, LACTOSE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATES, AMMONIUM BICARBONATES), GLUCOSE FRUCTOSE SYRUP, ORANGE PEEL, SUNFLOWER LECITHINS, MILK PROTEIN, DRIED EGG WHITES, COFFEE POWDER, DRIED EGG YOLKS, COLOR (BETA CAROTENE, CARAMEL), CREAM POWDER, CITRIC ACID.
Contains allergens: Nonfat Dry Milk, Wheat Starch, Whey, Egg Whites, Dried Egg Whites
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Unbleached Wheat Flour
Structuring agent, carbohydrate source, and primary matrix for baked goods, pasta, and bread products.
Shortening
Texture modifier, fat source, and structural agent in baking and confectionery.
Cocoa Butter
Fat base, texturizer, and mouthfeel modifier in confectionery and cosmetics
Chocolate Liquor
flavour and confection
Dry Milk
Nonfat Dry Milk
Protein fortification, texture enhancement, moisture binding, and shelf-life extension in baked goods, confections, and dairy beverages.
Wheat Starch
Thickening agent, stabilizer, gelling agent, and texture modifier in food products.
Butterfat
Fat source, texturizer, and flavor enhancer in dairy products, baked goods, and chocolates.
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Brown Sugar
sweetener, flavor enhancer, and texture modifier in culinary and bakery applications
Invert Syrup
Sweetener and humectant used to enhance moisture retention, texture, and shelf-life stability in baked goods, confectionery, and beverages.
Egg Whites
Protein enrichment, foaming agent, gelling agent, and binding agent in bakery and confectionery products.
Cocoa Powder
flavour and coloring agent
Rasped Coconut
Flavor
Hazelnuts
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
Dried Eggs
Lactose
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Leavening
Texturizing agent / Leavening
Glucose- Fructose Syrup
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
Orange Peel
Sunflower Lecithin
E322
No NotablesEmulsifier and stabilizer
Milk Proteins
Dried Egg Whites
protein fortification, foaming agent, emulsifier, and gelling agent
Dried Egg Yolks
Coffee Powder
Cream Powder
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Annatto Extract
| 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 Unbleached Wheat Flour | ✓Low Concern | Structuring agent, carbohydrate source, and primary matrix for baked goods, pasta, and bread products. | Generally recognized as safe for the general population, with specific dietary considerations required for individuals managing gluten-related disorders. |
3 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. |
4 Cocoa Butter | ✓No Notable Concerns | Fat base, texturizer, and mouthfeel modifier in confectionery and cosmetics | Cocoa butter is a naturally occurring plant fat generally recognized as safe for consumption within standard dietary fat guidelines. |
5 Chocolate Liquor | ✓Low Concern | flavour and confection | Chocolate is generally recognized as safe for consumption, with considerations primarily related to its sugar and saturated fat content when consumed in larger quantities. |
6 Dry Milk | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 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. |
8 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. |
9 Butterfat | ⚠Moderate Concern | Fat source, texturizer, and flavor enhancer in dairy products, baked goods, and chocolates. | Milkfat is a natural dairy lipid that contributes caloric density and saturated fatty acids, requiring mindful consumption within established daily energy guidelines. |
10 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. |
11 Brown Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener, flavor enhancer, and texture modifier in culinary and bakery applications | Brown sugar functions primarily as a caloric sweetener, and intake should be managed in alignment with dietary guidelines for added sugars. |
12 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. |
13 Egg Whites Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein enrichment, foaming agent, gelling agent, and binding agent in bakery and confectionery products. | Egg whites are a standard protein source, though clear allergen labeling is mandated for sensitive populations. |
14 Cocoa Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour and coloring agent | Cocoa powder is a naturally derived ingredient with established culinary uses and minor trace mineral considerations. |
15 Rasped Coconut | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 Flavor | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
17 Hazelnuts | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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 Dried Eggs | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
20 Lactose | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
21 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. |
22 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. |
23 Glucose- Fructose Syrup | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
24 Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
25 Orange Peel | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
26 Sunflower Lecithin E322 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Emulsifier and stabilizer | Sunflower lecithin is a widely accepted, plant-derived emulsifier with a well-established safety profile for general consumption. |
27 Milk Proteins | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
28 Dried Egg Whites Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | protein fortification, foaming agent, emulsifier, and gelling agent | Organic egg whites are a nutrient-dense, high-protein food ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, though they represent a designated food allergen for sensitive individuals. |
29 Dried Egg Yolks | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
30 Coffee Powder | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
31 Cream Powder | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
32 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. |
33 Annatto Extract | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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.