
Pepperidge Farm, Inc.
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Label Serving
30 g
Barcode
014100094807
Data last verified: 3 Oct 2026
Levels use standard FSA/WHO per-100g thresholds applied to the label's declared values. See the thresholds
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Favorable Profile
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
7.3/10
Health Score
Low
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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18 / 23 researched · AI analyzing 5 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
MADE WITH SMILES AND ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OILS (CANOLA, SUNFLOWER AND/OR SOYBEAN), PARMESAN CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: ONION POWDER, SUGAR, YEAST, SWEET CREAM SOLIDS, SOUR CREAM SOLIDS (CREAM, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES), BUTTER, WHEY, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, PARSLEY, CULTURED WHEY, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SPICES, MILKFAT, BAKING SODA.
Contains allergens: Parmesan Cheese, Made With Smiles And Whole Wheat Flour, Sugar, Enriched Wheat Flour, Whey, Butter
Parmesan Cheese
flavour enhancer, textural ingredient, and topping for culinary applications
Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil
Cooking medium, frying oil, emulsifier, and carrier for flavors in packaged foods.
Made With Smiles And Whole Wheat Flour, Sugar, Enriched Wheat Flour
Grain base and sweetener for structure, texture, and flavor in baked products
Onion Powder
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Yeast
Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Sweet Cream
Autolyzed Yeast Extract
Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer
Sour Cream Solids
Butter
Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture.
Cultured Whey
Garlic Powder
Flavour enhancer and seasoning agent
Flavoring
flavour
Milkfat
Fat source, texturizer, and flavor enhancer in dairy products, baked goods, and chocolates.
Lactic Acid
E270
No NotablespH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent
Parsley Citric Acid
Disodium Inosinate
E635
LowFlavour enhancer
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Disodium Guanylate
E635
LowFlavour enhancer
Baking Soda
INS 500II
No NotablesLeavening agent, pH regulator, and acidity regulator in food processing.
VEGETABLE OILS
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Parmesan Cheese Allergen | ✓Low Concern | flavour enhancer, textural ingredient, and topping for culinary applications | A traditional dairy product providing notable protein and calcium, while contributing sodium and saturated fats that warrant consideration in balanced dietary planning. |
2 Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil | ✓Low Concern | Cooking medium, frying oil, emulsifier, and carrier for flavors in packaged foods. | Standard plant-based cooking oils widely recognized as safe for general consumption, contributing primarily unsaturated fats to the diet. |
3 Made With Smiles And Whole Wheat Flour, Sugar, Enriched Wheat Flour Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Grain base and sweetener for structure, texture, and flavor in baked products | Standard food ingredients consisting of cereal grains and added sugars, generally well-tolerated by the general population with considerations for gluten content and sugar moderation. |
4 Onion Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation. | Onion is a commonly consumed natural food ingredient with a well-established safety profile for the general population. |
5 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. |
6 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. |
7 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. |
8 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
9 Sweet Cream | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Autolyzed Yeast Extract | ✓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. |
11 Sour Cream Solids | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
12 Butter Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture. | Butter is a traditional dairy fat that provides essential fat-soluble vitamins, while dietary guidelines recommend consuming it in moderation as part of balanced saturated fat intake. |
13 Cultured Whey | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
14 Garlic Powder | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer and seasoning agent | Garlic powder is a standard culinary ingredient generally recognized as safe for regular consumption within normal dietary amounts. |
15 Flavoring | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour | Natural flavors are generally recognized as safe by regulatory bodies worldwide for use within standard manufacturing practices. |
16 Milkfat | ⚠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. |
17 Lactic Acid E270 | ✓No Notable Concerns | pH regulator, preservative, and flavoring agent | Lactic acid is a widely utilized and generally recognized as safe food ingredient with established regulatory approval for broad use. |
18 Parsley Citric Acid | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
19 Disodium Inosinate E635 | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer | Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate is a widely permitted savory flavor enhancer with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
20 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. |
21 Disodium Guanylate E635 | ✓Low Concern | Flavour enhancer | Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate is a widely permitted savory flavor enhancer with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
22 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. |
23 VEGETABLE OILS Indexing with AI... |
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