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Heckers, unbleached forever!, self-rising flour
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Heckers, unbleached forever!, self-rising flour

2 lb

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • High in salt
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Why it scores 78

Heckers, unbleached forever!, self-rising flour scores 78 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Salt 3.3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Sodium aluminum phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Heckers, unbleached forever!, self-rising flour

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Ingredients

  • Sodium aluminum phosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [1]
  • Calcium phosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [1]
subtotal−5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [2]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 3.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [3]
  • Energy 333 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [4]
  • Protein 10 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−9
TOTAL 78Good

100 − 22 = 78

Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]

GTIN 00040300041006 · 2025-05-10

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy333 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates73.3 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein10 g
Salt3.3 g

Serving: 0.25 cup (30 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Unbleached wheat flour enriched (niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), salt, sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate, malted barley flour.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Wheat, Gluten

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. EFSA issues new advice on phosphates

    European Food Safety Authority · Jun 12, 2019 · Agency assessment

    “We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  2. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk