Pepperidge Farm Inc.
Label Serving
52 GRM
Barcode
00014100049913
Data last verified: 3 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Excellent
Nutrient-rich & minimally processed
Favorable Profile
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
8.9/10
Health Score
No Notables
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 (52 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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29 / 30 researched · AI analyzing 1 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
MADE FROM: WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHEAT GLUTEN, WHEAT BERRIES, YEAST, FLAXSEED, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: OATS, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), PEARLED BARLEY, RYE, TRITICALE, SALT, CORN GRITS, SUGARCANE FIBER, CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND SORBIC ACID TO EXTEND FRESHNESS, MONOGLYCERIDES, DATEM, BROWN RICE FLOUR, BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, FLAXSEED MEAL, MILLET FLOUR, AMARANTH FLOUR, WHOLE QUINOA FLOUR, WHOLE SORGHUM FLOUR, WHOLE SPELT FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN, WHEY. CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, SOY.
Contains allergens: Wheat Gluten, Oats, Buckwheat Flour, Whole Spelt Flour, Whey
Whole Wheat Flour
base ingredient for baking bread, pastries, and producing traditional flatbreads like roti or chapati
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Rye
nutrient source, flour base for baking, grain ingredient
Wheat Gluten
Texture modifier, protein supplement, dough conditioner, and plant-based protein base.
Triticale
Grain ingredient used in baking, cereals, and pasta products for texture, structural integrity, and nutritional enrichment.
Sunflower Seed
Nutritional enhancement, texture modification, culinary ingredient, and oil extraction.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Wheat Berries
Whole grain ingredient / grain base for culinary preparation
Corn Grits
Texturizing agent, carbohydrate base, and primary ingredient in breakfast cereals and snack foods.
Flaxseed
Functional food ingredient, dietary fiber source, and plant-based omega-3 fatty acid supplement in bakery, beverage, and snack formulations.
Sugarcane Fiber
Texturizer, bulking agent, and dietary fiber enrichment
Oats
Nutritional enhancement / dietary fiber source / binding agent in baked goods and cereals
Monoglycerides
E471
LowEmulsifier and texturizer
Yeast
Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer
Calcium Propionate And Sorbic Acid To Extend Freshness
E282 / E200
LowPreservative
Vegetable Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Pearl Barley
nutrient source, dietary fiber additive, textural ingredient, and malt base in food and beverage manufacturing
Datem
E472E
LowEmulsifier, dough conditioner, and stabilizer in baked goods
Buckwheat Flour
Nutritional flour alternative, baking ingredient, and binder in gluten-free food formulations.
Brown Rice Flour
Thickener, texture agent, gluten-free baking flour, and coating agent
Flaxseed Meal
Nutritional enhancement, texture modifier, and binding agent in baked goods
Millet Flour
Nutritional enhancement, gluten-free baking binder, texture modification, and traditional flour replacement.
Amaranth Flour
Nutritional enhancement, gluten-free baking, thickening agent, and textural modifier in food products.
Whole Spelt Flour
Used as a base flour in baking, bread-making, pasta production, and pastry formulations to provide structure, dietary fiber, and plant-based protein.
Whole Quinoa Flour
Nutritional enhancement, gluten-free baking flour, thickening agent, and texturizer in food products.
Whole Sorghum Flour
nutrient-dense flour, structural agent in gluten-free baking, thickening agent
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Soy Lecithin
E322
LowEmulsifier, stabilizer, and releasing agent
PEARLED BARLEY
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Whole Wheat Flour | ✓No Notable Concerns | base ingredient for baking bread, pastries, and producing traditional flatbreads like roti or chapati | Whole wheat flour is a standard nutritional staple generally well-tolerated by the broader population, with dietary consideration required primarily for individuals managing gluten-related sensitivities. |
2 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. |
3 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
4 Rye | ✓No Notable Concerns | nutrient source, flour base for baking, grain ingredient | Rye is a standard whole grain ingredient generally recognized as safe for the general population, though it contains gluten relevant to specific dietary sensitivities. |
5 Wheat Gluten Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Texture modifier, protein supplement, dough conditioner, and plant-based protein base. | Wheat gluten is widely consumed and well-tolerated by the general population, while requiring careful dietary consideration for individuals with specific protein sensitivities. |
6 Triticale | ✓Low Concern | Grain ingredient used in baking, cereals, and pasta products for texture, structural integrity, and nutritional enrichment. | Triticale is a standard cereal grain hybrid that is generally safe for consumption, though individuals with gluten-related disorders should restrict intake. |
7 Sunflower Seed | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional enhancement, texture modification, culinary ingredient, and oil extraction. | Sunflower seeds are a nutrient-dense whole food recognized as safe for general consumption, with considerations primarily related to caloric density and trace mineral accumulation. |
8 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. |
9 Wheat Berries | ✓No Notable Concerns | Whole grain ingredient / grain base for culinary preparation | A nutrient-dense whole grain source of dietary fiber, noting that individuals with gluten-related sensitivities should exercise dietary management. |
10 Corn Grits | ✓No Notable Concerns | Texturizing agent, carbohydrate base, and primary ingredient in breakfast cereals and snack foods. | Corn grits are a standard grain-based ingredient generally recognized as safe for regular dietary consumption. |
11 Flaxseed | ✓No Notable Concerns | Functional food ingredient, dietary fiber source, and plant-based omega-3 fatty acid supplement in bakery, beverage, and snack formulations. | Flax seed is a widely recognized natural ingredient with a favorable nutritional profile, primarily contributing dietary fiber and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. |
12 Sugarcane Fiber | ✓No Notable Concerns | Texturizer, bulking agent, and dietary fiber enrichment | Sugarcane fiber is a well-tolerated plant-derived ingredient primarily used to increase dietary fiber content and improve food texture. |
13 Oats Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional enhancement / dietary fiber source / binding agent in baked goods and cereals | Whole grain oats are a nutrient-dense food ingredient with established metabolic benefits, requiring consideration only for individuals managing strict gluten sensitivities. |
14 Monoglycerides E471 | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier and texturizer | Distilled monoglycerides are widely utilized lipid-based emulsifiers with established regulatory approval for food applications. |
15 Yeast | ✓No Notable Concerns | Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer | Yeast is a widely utilized natural microorganism with a long history of safe food use, providing leavening and nutritional value. |
16 Calcium Propionate And Sorbic Acid To Extend Freshness E282 / E200 | ✓Low Concern | Preservative | Standard antimicrobial preservatives approved for safety within established dietary intake thresholds by global food authorities. |
17 Vegetable 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. |
18 Pearl Barley | ✓No Notable Concerns | nutrient source, dietary fiber additive, textural ingredient, and malt base in food and beverage manufacturing | Whole barley is a nutrient-dense whole grain that provides significant dietary fiber and micronutrients, though it contains gluten and requires consideration for individuals with specific grain intolerances. |
19 Datem E472E | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, dough conditioner, and stabilizer in baked goods | DATEM is widely authorized for use as a food emulsifier with established safety evaluations from major regulatory bodies. |
20 Buckwheat Flour Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Nutritional flour alternative, baking ingredient, and binder in gluten-free food formulations. | Buckwheat flour is a widely consumed, nutrient-dense pseudo-cereal flour generally recognized as safe, though it may occasionally act as a food allergen in sensitive populations. |
21 Brown 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. |
22 Flaxseed Meal | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional enhancement, texture modifier, and binding agent in baked goods | Flaxseed meal is a well-tolerated plant-based ingredient providing beneficial dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids when consumed as part of a balanced diet. |
23 Millet Flour | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional enhancement, gluten-free baking binder, texture modification, and traditional flour replacement. | Millet flour is a nutrient-dense, naturally gluten-free grain product well-tolerated by the general population. |
24 Amaranth Flour | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional enhancement, gluten-free baking, thickening agent, and textural modifier in food products. | Amaranth flour is a well-tolerated, nutrient-dense whole food ingredient suitable for general consumption. |
25 Whole Spelt Flour Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Used as a base flour in baking, bread-making, pasta production, and pastry formulations to provide structure, dietary fiber, and plant-based protein. | Whole spelt flour is a nutrient-dense whole grain ingredient generally recognized as safe, with considerations primarily limited to individuals managing gluten-related sensitivities. |
26 Whole Quinoa Flour | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional enhancement, gluten-free baking flour, thickening agent, and texturizer in food products. | Whole quinoa flour is a well-tolerated, nutrient-dense plant ingredient suitable for general consumption. |
27 Whole Sorghum Flour | ✓No Notable Concerns | nutrient-dense flour, structural agent in gluten-free baking, thickening agent | Whole sorghum flour is a safe, nutrient-dense, gluten-free whole grain ingredient with well-established consumption patterns. |
28 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. |
29 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. |
30 PEARLED BARLEY Indexing with AI... |
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