Buttercup Bakeries Inc
Label Serving
43 g
Barcode
076185002726
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
6.4/10
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 (43 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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30 / 32 researched · AI analyzing 2 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM CHEESE CULTURE, CAROB BEAN GUM), WHOLE EGGS, MARGARINE AND SHORTENING (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, HYDROGENATED COTTONSEED OIL, SALT, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO/TURMERIC (FOR COLOR), TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (A PRESERVATIVE), VITAMIN A PALMITATE), SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CREAM CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CREAM CHEESE CULTURE, CAROB BEAN GUM), WHEY, YEAST, WHEAT FLOUR, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, SALT, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, LACTIC ACID), INVERT SUGAR, APRICOT CONCENTRATE, AGAR, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVES), FD&C YELLOW #6, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, VANILLA (WATER, ALCOHOL, CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS), LOCUST BEAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM, ENZYMES, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C RED 40, AGAR AGAR, SOYBEAN OIL
Contains allergens: Enriched Wheat Flour, Cream Cheese, Whole Eggs, Whey, Wheat Flour, Food Starch-Modified, Butter
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Enriched Wheat Flour
structural base, texture enhancement, and nutrient fortification in baking and food manufacturing
Cream Cheese
Texture modifier, dairy base, and spreadable fat source in food manufacturing.
Whole Eggs
Protein enrichment, structural binding, emulsification, and texture enhancement in fillings and baked goods.
Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Margarine And Shortening
Corn Syrup
Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
sweetener
Whey
Protein enrichment, emulsifier, moisture retention agent, and texture modifier in food manufacturing.
Yeast
Leavening agent, fermentation catalyst, and nutritional enhancer
Wheat Flour
Structuring agent, carbohydrate source, and textural base for baking and cooking.
Food Starch-Modified
INS 1400-1450 RANGE
LowAllergenThickening agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and texturizer in processed foods.
Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
Invert Sugar
Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent
Butter
Used as a fat source for culinary preparation, baking, flavoring, and as a spread due to its melting properties and texture.
Apricot Concentrate
Fd&C Yellow #6
E110
LowColor additive
Agar
E406
No NotablesGelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer
Potassium Sorbate And Potassium Benzoate
E202, E211
Lowpreservative
Corn Syrup Solids
sweetener and bulking agent
Vanilla
Flavour enhancer and aromatic agent
Locust Bean Gum
E410
No NotablesStabilizer, thickener, emulsifier, and gelling agent in food products such as ice cream, sauces, and dairy items.
Calcium Carbonate
E170
No NotablesNutritional supplement, color additive, acidity regulator, firming agent, and anti-caking agent
Enzymes
Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation optimization
Xanthan Gum
E415
LowStabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier
Calcium Sulfate
E235
LowAnti-caking agent and mold inhibitor
Dextrose
Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing.
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
E452(I)
LowEmulsifier, texturizer, sequestrant, and moisture retention agent
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, glazing agent, humectant, pH adjuster, and stabilizer in confectioneries and icings.
Fd & C Yellow # 5
E102
LowColoring agent
Soybean Oil
Cooking medium, texture enhancer, frying agent, and carrier for flavors in processed foods.
Fd&C Red #40
E129
LowColor additive
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 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. |
2 Enriched Wheat Flour Allergen | ✓Low Concern | structural base, texture enhancement, and nutrient fortification in baking and food manufacturing | Enriched wheat flour is a widely consumed staple ingredient providing essential added micronutrients, though individuals managing gluten sensitivities or specific glycemic goals may monitor its intake. |
3 Cream Cheese Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Texture modifier, dairy base, and spreadable fat source in food manufacturing. | Cream cheese is a standard dairy product containing milk allergens and saturated fats, suitable for general consumption within recommended dietary guidelines. |
4 Whole Eggs Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Protein enrichment, structural binding, emulsification, and texture enhancement in fillings and baked goods. | Whole eggs are a nutrient-dense whole food ingredient functioning as a standard source of protein and lipids, subject to allergen labeling requirements. |
5 Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
6 Margarine And Shortening | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Corn Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, humectant, and anti-crystallizing agent in food products. | Corn syrup provides readily available caloric energy and functional benefits in food preparation, though intake moderation aligns with broader dietary guidelines regarding refined carbohydrates. |
8 High Fructose Corn Syrup | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener | High fructose corn syrup functions as a nutritive sweetener, with intake guidelines aligning with broader recommendations for added sugars to support metabolic balance. |
9 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. |
10 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. |
11 Wheat Flour Allergen | ✓No Notable Concerns | Structuring agent, carbohydrate source, and textural base for baking and cooking. | Wheat flour is a standard nutritional staple generally well-tolerated by the general population, though individuals with celiac disease or specific wheat sensitivities require alternative dietary selections. |
12 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. |
13 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. |
14 Invert Sugar | ⚠Moderate Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, preservative, and browning agent | Sugar provides rapid energy but moderate consumption is recommended to align with established nutritional guidelines. |
15 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. |
16 Apricot Concentrate | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
17 Fd&C Yellow #6 E110 | ✓Low Concern | Color additive | FD&C Yellow No. 6 is an artificial color additive regulated globally with established acceptable daily intake levels, though certain jurisdictions require specific labeling warnings regarding sensitivity considerations. |
18 Agar E406 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Gelling agent, thickener, and stabilizer | Agar is a naturally derived plant-based stabilizer and gelling agent with an established safety profile for general consumption. |
19 Potassium Sorbate And Potassium Benzoate E202, E211 | ✓Low Concern | preservative | Standard antimicrobial preservatives utilized within established regulatory consumption limits with minimal points of nutritional consideration. |
20 Corn Syrup Solids | ⚠Moderate Concern | sweetener and bulking agent | Corn syrup solids contribute rapidly digestible carbohydrates and caloric content, requiring mindful integration into daily nutritional planning. |
21 Vanilla | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer and aromatic agent | Vanilla is widely recognized as a safe flavoring agent for consumption within established regulatory guidelines. |
22 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. |
23 Calcium Carbonate E170 | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional supplement, color additive, acidity regulator, firming agent, and anti-caking agent | Calcium carbonate is a widely utilized mineral additive and nutrient source with a well-established safety profile under standard dietary consumption levels. |
24 Enzymes | ✓No Notable Concerns | Processing aid, texture modification, and fermentation optimization | Enzymes function as natural biological catalysts in food production with a well-established history of safe consumption and regulatory approval. |
25 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. |
26 Calcium Sulfate E235 | ✓Low Concern | Anti-caking agent and mold inhibitor | Standard food ingredient blend utilized for texture management and preservation with established regulatory oversight. |
27 Dextrose | ✓Low Concern | Sweetener, texturizer, and fermentable substrate for baking and beverage manufacturing. | Dextrose is a standard caloric sweetener that contributes to total daily carbohydrate and energy intake. |
28 Sodium Hexametaphosphate E452(I) | ✓Low Concern | Emulsifier, texturizer, sequestrant, and moisture retention agent | Sodium hexametaphosphate is widely utilized as a food additive and is considered safe within established regulatory intake limits, though high overall dietary phosphate consumption is monitored for broad health considerations. |
29 Titanium Dioxide | ⚠Moderate Concern | Colorant, glazing agent, humectant, pH adjuster, and stabilizer in confectioneries and icings. | This multi-component glazing and coloring blend is widely utilized in confectionery, though certain constituent additives are subject to evolving global regulatory evaluations regarding long-term ingestion patterns. |
30 Fd & C Yellow # 5 E102 | ✓Low Concern | Coloring agent | FD&C Yellow No. 5 is a widely permitted synthetic colorant with established acceptable daily intake levels, though rare hypersensitivity reactions have been documented in clinical literature. |
31 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. |
32 Fd&C Red #40 E129 | ✓Low Concern | Color additive | FD&C Red #40 is a widely permitted synthetic colorant with established regulatory intake limits, though specific populations may monitor individual sensitivities. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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