Kroger Nutri-Score A NOVA 4

Sugar free pops

Sugar free pops: 3.7/5 ingredient safety

Sugar free pops by Kroger has 10 tracked ingredients, with an overall safety score of 3.7 out of 5, 0.42 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products. Its Nutri-Score is A, and 1 of its ingredient carries a low safety rating.

  • Safety score 0.42 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products
  • NOVA processing classification: group 4

Desserts / Frozen foods / Frozen desserts

Product Insight: Sugar free pops

Sugar free pops by Kroger is tracked in PlainIngredients with 10 identified ingredients and carries an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5, a Low-Risk-to-Safe tier backed by FDA and EU regulatory status. On the NOVA processing scale, this product falls into Group 4 (Ultra-processed foods), and Its Nutri-Score grade is A. Within the identified ingredient list, 1 ingredient is currently flagged as Caution or High Risk and warrant individual review via the linked ingredient pages, while 6 ingredients sit at the Low-Risk or Safe end of the scale. This product's average ingredient safety score is 0.42 points below the 4.12/5 average across all scored products.

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3.7
Low Risk
Average ingredient safety: 3.7 out of 5
Based on 10 tracked ingredients
10
Tracked Ingredients
1
Concerning
6
Low Risk / Safe
A
Nutri-Score
1 ingredient flagged for safety concerns

Ingredient Safety Breakdown

1
Brominated Vegetable Oil (443)
Food Additive · Banned
3
Caramel Color (E150a-d)
Color Additive · Mixed
3
Phosphoric Acid (E338)
Acidity Regulator · Mixed
3
Polysorbate 80 (E433)
Emulsifier · Mixed
4
Guar Gum (E412)
Thickener · Low Risk
4
Sorbitol (E420)
Sweetener · Low Risk
4
Sucralose (E955)
Sweetener · Low Risk
5
Citric Acid (E330)
Acidity Regulator · Safe
5
Locust Bean Gum (E410)
Thickener · Safe
5
Xanthan Gum (E415)
Thickener · Safe

Processing Level

4
NOVA Group 4
Ultra-processed foods

Ultra-processed products are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods and additives. They typically contain ingredients not commonly used in home cooking.

Full Ingredients List

Water, sorbitol, maltodextrin, citric acid, phosphoric acid, natural and artificial flavors, guar gum, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, modified corn starch, red 40, caramel color, gum acacia, polysorbate 80, brominated vegetable oil, yellow 5, blue 1.

Product Details

Brand
Kroger
Barcode
0011110839886
Nutri-Score
Grade A
NOVA Group
4 — Ultra-processed foods
Available In
United States
Stores
Kroger

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