
Van's International Foods
Label Serving
40 g
Barcode
089947802502
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
3.6/10
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 (40 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 / 21 researched · AI analyzing 8 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
(THAT WE ARE PROUD OF!) GLUTEN FREE OATS (WHOLE OATS AND OAT FLOUR), INVERT CANE SUGAR, CANE SUGAR, PEANUT BUTTER (PEANUTS), NON-GMO EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, BLUEBERRIES, SWEET WHITE RICE FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, RICE BRAN, FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATE (PINEAPPLE, PEACH, APPLE, PEAR), PEANUT FLOUR, APPLE POWDER, GLYCERIN, PEANUT EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, PECTIN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, SEA SALT, RED CABBAGE (FOR COLOR), BAKING SODA.
Contains allergens: Peanut Butter
Cane Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Invert Cane Sugar
(That We Are Proud Of!) Gluten Free Oats (Whole Oats And Oat Flour)
Peanut Butter
Protein source, texture modifier, fat binder, and flavor enhancer in food formulations
Blueberries
flavour, colorant, antioxidant source, and functional food ingredient
Non-Gmo Expeller Pressed Canola Oil
Cooking oil, baking ingredient, salad dressing base, and food manufacturing for frying and emulsion stabilization.
Rice Bran
Tapioca Starch
Thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and binding agent in gluten-free baking, soups, sauces, and desserts.
Sweet White Rice Flour
Fruit Juice Concentrate
Peanut Flour
flavor, protein fortification, and texture modification in baking, confectionery, and nutritional formulations
Apple Powder
Glycerin
E422
No NotablesHumectant, sweetener, solvent, and thickening agent
Natural Flavor
flavour
Peanut Extract
Locust Bean Gum
E410
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and gelling agent in food products such as ice cream, sauces, and dairy items.
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Pectin
E440
No NotablesGelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener
Sea Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Red Cabbage
Baking Soda
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Cane 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 Invert Cane Sugar | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
3 (That We Are Proud Of!) Gluten Free Oats (Whole Oats And Oat Flour) | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Peanut Butter Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Protein source, texture modifier, fat binder, and flavor enhancer in food formulations | Peanut butter is a nutrient-dense food containing essential fats and protein, though it requires specific allergen labeling due to its classification as a major food allergen. |
5 Blueberries | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour, colorant, antioxidant source, and functional food ingredient | Blueberries are a naturally occurring whole food recognized for their micronutrient and antioxidant profile with no specific regulatory limitations on consumption. |
6 Non-Gmo Expeller Pressed Canola Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking oil, baking ingredient, salad dressing base, and food manufacturing for frying and emulsion stabilization. | Mechanically pressed plant oil with a favorable fatty acid profile suitable for general culinary applications. |
7 Rice Bran | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Tapioca Starch | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickener, stabilizer, texturizer, and binding agent in gluten-free baking, soups, sauces, and desserts. | Organic tapioca starch is a well-tolerated, plant-derived carbohydrate generally recognized as safe for regular consumption. |
9 Sweet White Rice Flour | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Fruit Juice Concentrate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
11 Peanut Flour | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavor, protein fortification, and texture modification in baking, confectionery, and nutritional formulations | Peanut flour provides concentrated plant-based protein and micronutrients but requires clear allergen labeling due to its peanut protein content. |
12 Apple Powder | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
13 Glycerin E422 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Humectant, sweetener, solvent, and thickening agent | Glycerin is a commonly used food additive with a well-established safety profile and broad regulatory approval. |
14 Natural Flavor | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
15 Peanut Extract | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
16 Locust Bean Gum E410 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Stabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and gelling agent in food products such as ice cream, sauces, and dairy items. | Locust bean gum is a naturally derived hydrocolloid with an established safety profile for general food applications. |
17 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. |
18 Pectin E440 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Gelling agent, stabilizer, and thickener | Pectin is a naturally occurring dietary fiber with an established safety profile and standard regulatory approval across major global food authorities. |
19 Sea 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. |
20 Red Cabbage | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
21 Baking Soda 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. |
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