Breakfast cookie
Kirkland Signature Sous Vide Egg Bites
21 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains emulsifiers studied for gut effects
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 57
Kirkland Signature Sous Vide Egg Bites scores 57 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Carrageenan: In the NutriNet-Santé cohort, higher carrageenan intake was associated with a higher risk of type 2 diabetes; cause and effect is not established. Strong
- minus 6 points 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: anti-caking agent, emulsifier, flavoring, industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Sous Vide Egg Bites
Ingredients
- Carrageenan minus 7.5 points
- Maltodextrin minus 2.5 points
- Mono- and diglycerides minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
- Guar gum minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Natamycin minus 0.5 points
- Canola oil minus 0.5 points
- Powdered cellulose minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 9.2 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 43.5 = 56.5 → 57
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 134 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g |
| Added sugars | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 9.2 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 2 pieces (119 g)
Ingredients
- Egg Whites
- Cottage Cheese (cultured nonfat milk, milk, nonfat milk, whey, salt, maltodextrin, carrageenan, mono and diglycerides, locust bean gum, guar gum, natural flavors, vitamin A palmitate, carbon dioxide, Monterey Jack Cheese, Rice Starch, Bell Peppers and Onions Blend, Tomato, Unsalted Butter, Spinach, Canola Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Corn Starch, Guar Gum, Hot Sauce, Nutmeg)
Label text, as published
Egg Whites, Cottage Cheese (cultured nonfat milk, milk, nonfat milk, contains less than 2% of: whey, salt, maltodextrin, carrageenan, mono and diglycerides, locust bean gum, guar gum, natural flavors, vitamin A palmitate, carbon dioxide, Monterey Jack Cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, potato starch, natamycin), Rice Starch, Bell Peppers and Onions Blend (bell pepper, onion), Tomato, Unsalted Butter (pasteurized cream, natural flavors), Spinach, Canola Oil, Parmesan Cheese ((pasteurized cow's milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes (microbial)), and powdered cellulose (anti-caking agent)), Salt, Corn Starch, Guar Gum, Hot Sauce (distilled vinegar, red pepper, salt), Nutmeg.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Egg
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“We found direct associations between the risk of type 2 diabetes and exposures to various food additive emulsifiers widely used in industrial foods, in a large prospective cohort of French adults.”
doi.org
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Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colitis and metabolic syndrome
“carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate-80, induced low-grade inflammation and obesity/metabolic syndrome in wild-type hosts and promoted robust colitis in mice predisposed to this disorder.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of carrageenan (E 407) and processed Eucheuma seaweed (E 407a) as food additives
“However, the Panel noted uncertainties as regards the chemistry, the exposure assessment and biological and toxicological data.”
doi.org
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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“This study found positive associations between risk of CVD and intake of five individual and two groups of food additive emulsifiers widely used in industrial foods.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids (E 471) as food additives
“The available studies did not raise any concern with regard to genotoxicity.”
doi.org
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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11. List of Permitted Preservatives (Lists of Permitted Food Additives)
“B.2 Butylated Hydroxyanisole n/a (a) Active dry yeasts (a) Preservative (a) 1,000 ppm n/a”
canada.ca
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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“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
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org
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“Relative to control subjects, CMC consumption modestly increased postprandial abdominal discomfort and perturbed gut microbiota composition in a way that reduced its diversity.”
doi.org