
Van's International Foods
Label Serving
30 g
Barcode
089947803301
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Moderate
Some processing or additives present
Detailed Review Recommended
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
5.4/10
Health Score
Moderate
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.
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12 / 16 researched · AI analyzing 4 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
(THAT WE ARE PROUD OF!) VAN'S GLUTEN FREE WHOLE GRAIN BLEND (OATS, BROWN RICE FLOUR, MILLET, QUINOA, AMARANTH), NON-GMO EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL, POTATO STARCH, CHEDDAR CHEESE BLEND (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, BUTTERMILK, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE), RICE FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, SESAME SEEDS, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, BETA CAROTENE (FOR COLOR), CITRIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT (FOR COLOR), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS FOR FRESHNESS.
Potato Starch
Primary food ingredient, source of complex carbohydrates, thickening agent (starch), and texturizer in processed foods.
Non-Gmo Expeller Pressed Sunflower And/Or Safflower Oil
(That We Are Proud Of!) Van'S Gluten Free Whole Grain Blend (Oats, Brown Rice Flour, Millet, Quinoa, Amaranth)
Rice Flour
Thickener, texture agent, gluten-free baking flour, and coating agent
Brown Sugar
sweetener, flavor enhancer, and texture modifier in culinary and bakery applications
Cheddar Cheese Blend
Sesame Seeds
Flavour, texture, oil extraction, and nutritional enhancement
Yeast Extract
flavour
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Sunflower Lecithin
E322
No NotablesEmulsifier and stabilizer
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Flavoring
flavour
Beta Carotene
E160A
No NotablesColoring agent and nutrient fortifier
Annatto Extract
E160B
LowColor additive
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Potato Starch | ✓No Notable Concerns | Primary food ingredient, source of complex carbohydrates, thickening agent (starch), and texturizer in processed foods. | Potatoes are a standard dietary staple well-tolerated by the general population, with considerations primarily relating to preparation methods and overall carbohydrate intake. |
2 Non-Gmo Expeller Pressed Sunflower And/Or Safflower Oil | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
3 (That We Are Proud Of!) Van'S Gluten Free Whole Grain Blend (Oats, Brown Rice Flour, Millet, Quinoa, Amaranth) | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
4 Rice Flour | ✓No Notable Concerns | Thickener, texture agent, gluten-free baking flour, and coating agent | Rice flour is a well-tolerated, naturally gluten-free ingredient widely used for texture and baking, with considerations primarily related to its glycemic response profile when consumed in refined forms. |
5 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. |
6 Cheddar Cheese Blend | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Sesame Seeds | ⚠Moderate Concern | Flavour, texture, oil extraction, and nutritional enhancement | Sesame seed is a recognized allergen requiring mandatory labeling for sensitive individuals, but it is otherwise widely consumed as a nutritious food ingredient. |
8 Yeast Extract | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Generally recognized as safe for consumption, yeast extract is primarily a source of umami flavor and naturally occurring sodium. |
9 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. |
10 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. |
11 Spices | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Standard culinary spices are well-tolerated and recognized as safe for general consumption within normal dietary parameters. |
12 Flavoring | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
13 Beta Carotene E160A | ✓No Notable Concerns | Coloring agent and nutrient fortifier | Plant-derived colorants and provitamin A sources generally recognized as safe for standard dietary applications. |
14 Annatto Extract E160B | ✓Low Concern | Color additive | Annatto extract is a widely permitted natural color additive with a well-established safety profile for general consumption. |
15 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. |
16 Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
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