
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Label Serving
87 g
Barcode
078742037714
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
3.7/10
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 (87 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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25 / 31 researched · AI analyzing 6 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
SUGAR, ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CREAM CHEESE (MILK, CREAM, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT [FOR COLOR], PRESERVATIVE [CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA], VITAMIN A PALMITATE), VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM AND SOYBEAN OILS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, PRESERVATIVE [TBHQ]), SOYBEAN OIL, EGGS, BUTTERMILK, SKIM MILK, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: EGG WHITES, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE, ALUMINUM SULFATE), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, PALM AND PALM KERNEL OILS, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, WHEY, SALT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONO AND DIESTERS OF FATS AND FATTY ACIDS, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, MILK, SODIUM CASEINATE, GUAR GUM, POLYSORBATE 60, SOY LECITHIN, RED 40, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, WHEAT STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, RED 40 LAKE.
Contains allergens: Margarine, Eggs, Skim Milk, Whey, Calcium Caseinate, Food Starch-Modified, Wheat Starch
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour
Structuring agent, texture enhancer, and primary carbohydrate base for baked goods, pasta, and bread products.
Cream Cheese
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Margarine
Synthetic
ModerateAllergenFat spread, structural agent in baking, and culinary medium
Shortening
Texture modifier, fat source, and structural agent in baking and confectionery.
Eggs
Protein source, emulsifier, binding agent, leavening agent, and structural component in baking and processed foods.
Buttermilk
Skim Milk
Used as a fluid beverage, ingredient in baking, dairy products, protein supplementation, and commercial food manufacturing for moisture and nutrition without added fat.
Leavening
Texturizing agent / Leavening
Cocoa Processed With Alkali
INS 501(I)
No NotablesFlavour and color agent used to impart a smooth chocolate profile and deep color to baked goods, beverages, and confections.
Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Egg Whites
Natural And Artificial Flavor
Synthetic
No Notablesflavour
And Palm Kernel Oils
Modified Corn Starch
E1422
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability.
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Propylene Glycol Mono- And Diesters Of Fats And Fatty Acids
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.
Calcium Caseinate
Protein supplement, emulsifier, texturizer, and nutritional fortification agent
Food Starch-Modified
INS 1400-1450 RANGE
LowAllergenThickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in processed foods.
Sodium Caseinate
INS 469
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, thickening agent, and protein supplement
Polysorbate 60
E435
Lowemulsifier, stabilizer, and dispersing agent
Guar Gum
E412
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and texturizer
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
E481
No NotablesEmulsifier, dough conditioner, and surfactant
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
Red #40
E129
LowColor additive
Wheat Starch
Thickening agent, stabilizer, gelling agent, and texture modifier in food products.
Natural Flavor
flavour
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Red 40 Lake
| 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 Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour | ✓Low Concern | Structuring agent, texture enhancer, and primary carbohydrate base for baked goods, pasta, and bread products. | Enriched bleached flour is widely permitted and provides essential micronutrients through fortification, though it offers lower dietary fiber compared to whole grain alternatives. |
3 Cream Cheese | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 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. |
5 Margarine Synthetic Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Fat spread, structural agent in baking, and culinary medium | Margarine is generally recognized as safe, though nutritional considerations vary based on the presence of specific fatty acid profiles and processing methods. |
6 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. |
7 Eggs Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Protein source, emulsifier, binding agent, leavening agent, and structural component in baking and processed foods. | Eggs are a nutrient-dense food source recognized as a common allergen, requiring appropriate labeling for sensitive populations. |
8 Buttermilk | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 Skim 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. |
10 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. |
11 Cocoa Processed With Alkali INS 501(I) | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and color agent used to impart a smooth chocolate profile and deep color to baked goods, beverages, and confections. | Cocoa processed with alkali is widely recognized as safe for general consumption, with processing primarily altering flavor and acidity rather than safety profile. |
12 Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Egg Whites | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Natural And Artificial Flavor Synthetic | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Authorized flavorings are evaluated for safety by regulatory bodies and are generally recognized as safe for consumption within established usage limits. |
14 And Palm Kernel Oils | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
15 Modified Corn Starch E1422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in food manufacturing to improve texture and shelf-life stability. | Modified corn starch is widely utilized as a food stabilizer and is generally recognized as safe by major regulatory bodies. |
16 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. |
17 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. |
18 Propylene Glycol Mono- And Diesters Of Fats And Fatty Acids | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
19 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. |
20 Calcium Caseinate Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein supplement, emulsifier, texturizer, and nutritional fortification agent | Calcium caseinate is a widely utilized dairy protein generally recognized as safe, with primary points of consideration limited to individuals managing dairy-related sensitivities. |
21 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. |
22 Sodium Caseinate INS 469 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, stabilizer, thickening agent, and protein supplement | Sodium caseinate is a commonly utilized dairy-derived protein ingredient generally recognized as safe, with primary considerations relating to milk protein sensitivity. |
23 Polysorbate 60 E435 | ✓Low Concern | emulsifier, stabilizer, and dispersing agent | Polysorbate 60 is a widely permitted synthetic emulsifier with established regulatory safety margins for standard dietary consumption levels. |
24 Guar Gum E412 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and texturizer | Guar gum is a widely utilized plant-derived stabilizer and thickter with established regulatory approval for standard dietary applications. |
25 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. |
26 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. |
27 Red #40 E129 | ✓Low Concern | Color additive | Red #40 is a widely utilized synthetic colorant with established regulatory safety limits and no recognized allergen profile. |
28 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. |
29 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
30 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. |
31 Red 40 Lake | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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