
Hickory Foods, Inc.
Label Serving
85 g
Barcode
704639931000
Data last verified: 1 Oct 2026
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TRANSPARENCY PROFILE
Good
Mostly positive nutritional profile
Favorable Profile
Profile Spectrum — Nutritional Index
7.2/10
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 (85 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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20 / 29 researched · AI analyzing 9 more...Ingredients — as printed on the label
BLACK BEANS, ROLLED OATS, WATER, BROWN FLAX SEED, POTATO STARCH, DICED CELERY, DICED GREEN BELL PEPPER, DICED RED BELL PEPPER, DICED APPLES, DICED CARROTS, BROCCOLI, CORN, POTATO FLAKES, EDAMAME (SOY), GREEN PEAS, SAVORY FLAVOR [VEGETABLES (CARROTS, CELERY, ONION), YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, SALT, CANOLA OIL, DRIED POTATO, TURMERIC, NATURAL FLAVOR]. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, WHITE WINE, CITRIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, SPICES, GARLIC, PARSLEY, BASIL, CHIVES, TOMATO PASTE, SEA SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ONION POWDER.
Contains allergens: Rolled Oats, White Wine
Rolled Oats
Snack food product, source of texture and complex carbohydrates
Water
solvent, moisture retention agent, beverage base, thermal transfer medium
Black Beans
Nutritional enhancement / Staple food ingredient / Dietary fiber source
Potato Starch
Primary food ingredient, source of complex carbohydrates, thickening agent (starch), and texturizer in processed foods.
Brown Flax Seed
Diced Celery
Diced Apples
Diced Green Bell Pepper
Diced Red Bell Pepper
Broccoli
Whole food ingredient used fresh, frozen, or in processed prepared meals for flavor, texture, and nutritional enhancement.
Diced Carrots
Corn
Whole food, texture agent, thickener, and source of sweeteners and oils in food manufacturing.
Green Peas
Nutritional enhancement, texture provision, and natural coloration in food formulations.
Potato Flakes
Primary food ingredient, source of complex carbohydrates, thickening agent (starch), and texturizer in processed foods.
Organic Soybeans
Protein enrichment, texturizing agent, emulsifier, and primary ingredient for plant-based dairy and meat alternatives
Mustard Seed
flavour, emulsifier, and coloring agent
Savory Flavor [Vegetables (Carrots, Celery, Onion), Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Salt, Canola Oil, Dried Potato, Turmeric, Natural Flavor]. Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Distilled Vinegar
White Wine
flavour, solvent, acidity regulator
Tartaric Acid
Citric Acid
E330
No NotablesFlavour enhancer, acidity regulator, and preservative
Spices
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Garlic
Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing.
Parsley
flavour, garnish, and micronutrient enrichment
Basil
Flavour and aroma enhancement
Tomato Paste
flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment
Chives
Potassium Chloride
E508
No Notablesflavor enhancer, salt substitute, nutrient supplement, stabilizer
Onion Powder
Flavour enhancer, aromatic base, and natural seasoning agent in food preparation.
Sea Salt
flavour enhancer, preservative, texture modifier, and fermentation controller
| Ingredient | Concern | Function | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Rolled Oats Allergen | ✓Low Concern | Snack food product, source of texture and complex carbohydrates | Multigrain pita chips are generally recognized as standard baked grain products, containing common allergens such as wheat and sesame. |
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 Black Beans | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional enhancement / Staple food ingredient / Dietary fiber source | Black beans are a nutrient-dense whole food ingredient generally recognized as safe and beneficial for regular dietary inclusion. |
4 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. |
5 Brown Flax Seed | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
6 Diced Celery | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
7 Diced Apples | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
8 Diced Green Bell Pepper | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
9 Diced Red Bell Pepper | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
10 Broccoli | ✓No Notable Concerns | Whole food ingredient used fresh, frozen, or in processed prepared meals for flavor, texture, and nutritional enhancement. | Organic broccoli is a nutrient-dense whole food vegetable generally recognized as safe for the general population with standard dietary considerations. |
11 Diced Carrots | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
12 Corn | ✓No Notable Concerns | Whole food, texture agent, thickener, and source of sweeteners and oils in food manufacturing. | Corn is a globally consumed cereal grain with a well-established safety profile and standard nutritional attributes. |
13 Green Peas | ✓No Notable Concerns | Nutritional enhancement, texture provision, and natural coloration in food formulations. | Green peas are a natural food ingredient associated with a favorable nutritional profile and broad regulatory approval globally. |
14 Potato Flakes | ✓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. |
15 Organic Soybeans | ✓Low Concern | Protein enrichment, texturizing agent, emulsifier, and primary ingredient for plant-based dairy and meat alternatives | Organic soybeans are a nutrient-dense whole food and high-quality protein source, though individuals with specific soy allergies or medical considerations regarding phytoestrogens should exercise standard dietary awareness. |
16 Mustard Seed | ✓Low Concern | flavour, emulsifier, and coloring agent | Mustard is generally well-tolerated by the majority of consumers, though it functions as a recognized allergen requiring label transparency for sensitive populations. |
17 Savory Flavor [Vegetables (Carrots, Celery, Onion), Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Salt, Canola Oil, Dried Potato, Turmeric, Natural Flavor]. Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Distilled Vinegar | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
18 White Wine Allergen | ⚠Moderate Concern | flavour, solvent, acidity regulator | White wine is generally recognized for culinary and moderate dietary use, though it contains alcohol and sulfites which necessitate intake mindfulness and allergen labeling. |
19 Tartaric Acid | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
20 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. |
21 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. |
22 Garlic | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour enhancer, seasoning, and natural antimicrobial agent in food processing. | Garlic is a widely consumed natural food ingredient with a strong safety profile in typical culinary amounts, though concentrated forms warrant consideration regarding gastrointestinal response and medication interactions. |
23 Parsley | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavour, garnish, and micronutrient enrichment | Parsley is a widely consumed culinary herb with a well-established safety profile, though individuals on anticoagulant therapies should maintain consistent dietary vitamin K intake. |
24 Basil | ✓No Notable Concerns | Flavour and aroma enhancement | Basil is a commonly consumed natural herb with an established history of safe culinary use and favorable nutritional components. |
25 Tomato Paste | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavor, color, natural acidulant, and nutrient enrichment | Tomatoes are a widely consumed, nutrient-dense whole food recognized for their high antioxidant and vitamin content with minimal points of consideration for the general population. |
26 Chives | ?Under Review | — | AI summary pending... |
27 Potassium Chloride E508 | ✓No Notable Concerns | flavor enhancer, salt substitute, nutrient supplement, stabilizer | Potassium chloride is a widely utilized mineral salt and sodium alternative generally recognized as safe for the general population within standard dietary ranges. |
28 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. |
29 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. |
Research sourced from FDA · USDA · EFSA · WHO · Peer-reviewed scientific literature. Informational only — not medical advice.
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