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Whole Foods Gluten Free
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No nutrition panel was captured, but the ingredient list shows a sugar/refined-fat source high up, so this is scored as a sugar-/fat-forward product.
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No nutrition panel was captured, but the ingredient list shows a sugar/refined-fat source high up, so this is scored as a sugar-/fat-forward product. The rating is provisional — capture the nutrition facts for a full assessment.
This biscuit product contains a significant amount of added sugar and refined fat, listed high in the ingredient order, which contributes to a less favorable nutritional profile. While it offers some beneficial ingredients like almonds and cocoa, the overall formulation is typical of a processed snack food. Individuals monitoring their intake of added sugars and saturated fats should consume this product in moderation. The presence of common allergens like milk and almonds means it is not suitable for those with related allergies.
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At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Almonds
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate Chips
Contains added sugar and refined oil; suitable for occasional consumption.
This biscuit contains added sugar and rice bran oil high in the ingredient list, indicating a significant contribution to its calorie, sugar, and fat content. While it includes beneficial ingredients like almonds and cocoa, it's best consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet due to its processed nature. People with milk or almond allergies should avoid this product.
Declared allergens: Tree nuts and Milk
People with these allergies should avoid it and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
Based on the declared ingredient list. This is a risk only to people with the allergy, not a general-population safety issue, so it does not lower the safety score.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for food. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
6 concerns could not be assessed from this label. That means we don't know — not that there's nothing to find.
Infants under 1
LimitContains added sugar and salt, which should be limited in an infant's diet.
Toddlers & young children (1–5)
LimitContains added sugar and salt, which should be consumed in moderation to support healthy eating habits.
Specific sensitivities
Avoid if affectedContains milk and milk solids, which are common dairy allergens.
Contains almonds, a common tree nut allergen.
What's good
Contains almonds, providing healthy fats and protein
Includes cocoa powder, which offers antioxidants
Watch out for
High in added sugar, listed as the third ingredient
Contains refined rice bran oil, contributing to fat content
Contains milk and almonds, which are common allergens
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Added Sugars
Sugars added to food, and the sugars in honey, syrups and fruit juice concentrates, are "free sugars". The WHO guideline recommends that they stay below 10% of total energy intake and suggests below 5% for additional benefit. Where the sugar sits in the ingredient list and how many grams the panel declares is what matters; this is information, because the nutrition score already prices the grams.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: WHO, Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children (2015)
Added Sugars: regulation, sources and other products →Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
The term 'Healthy Choice' is a subjective marketing claim and cannot be verified without specific nutritional criteria or context.
The ingredients list rice flour, milk, sugar, milk solids, rice bran oil, almonds, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt, none of which contain gluten.
The ingredients list baking powder, baking soda, and xanthan gum, which are not considered toxic additives or preservatives.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Rice Flour
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Milk
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Sugar
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Milk Solids
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Rice Bran Oil
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Almonds
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Cocoa Powder
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Chocolate Chips
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Baking Powder
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Baking Soda
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Xanthan Gum
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Salt
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
These are major food allergens named on the ingredient list. They are a risk only to people allergic to them — not a general-population safety issue — so they do not lower the safety score. Anyone with the allergy should avoid this product, and check the pack’s own allergen statement.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
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No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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What are the ingredients in Whole Foods Gluten Free?
The label of Whole Foods Gluten Free lists 12 ingredients, in label order: Rice flour, Milk, Sugar, Milk Solids, Rice Bran Oil, Almonds, Cocoa powder, Chocolate Chips, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Xanthan Gum, Salt. Flagged by the analysis: Rice Bran Oil.
Is Whole Foods Gluten Free safe to eat?
Whole Foods Gluten Free scores 4.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This biscuit contains added sugar and rice bran oil high in the ingredient list, indicating a significant contribution to its calorie, sugar, and fat content. While it includes beneficial ingredients like almonds and cocoa, it's best consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet due to its processed nature. People with milk or almond allergies should avoid this product.
Why does Whole Foods Gluten Free score 4.0/10?
Flagged in the score: Contains refined rice bran oil, contributing to fat content. Also noted: High in added sugar, listed as the third ingredient. Contains milk and almonds, which are common allergens.
Who should avoid Whole Foods Gluten Free?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Milk allergy; Almond allergy; Diabetes; High cholesterol.
Is Whole Foods Gluten Free suitable for babies or young children?
Infants under 1: Limit. Toddlers & young children (1–5): Limit.
Does Whole Foods Gluten Free contain allergens?
Yes — the ingredient list contains tree nuts (Almonds) and milk (Milk and Milk Solids). Check the allergen statement on the pack too if you have a diagnosed allergy.
Does Whole Foods Gluten Free contain tree nuts?
Yes — the ingredient list names Almonds. People with tree-nut allergy should treat it as containing tree nuts, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Does Whole Foods Gluten Free contain milk?
Yes — the ingredient list names Milk and Milk Solids. People with milk allergy / lactose intolerance should treat it as containing milk, and check the allergen statement on the pack too.
Are the claims on the Whole Foods Gluten Free pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 3 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Healthy Choice" — can't be verified from the label.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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