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Mission, Whole Wheat, Original

Mission

By the Ration Editorial Team · Reviewed against primary research

Mission, Whole Wheat, Original contains 6 additives worth knowing about, including at least one rated high risk.

Nutrition

Calories: 244 kcal
Protein: 8.89 g
Carbs: 48.9 g
Fat: 4.44 g

Per 100 g, from Open Food Facts.

Additives

Each additive links to its full risk profile.

Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)Human RCT showed CMC alters the microbiome and encroaches the gut mucus layer.high

Added Phosphates (listed)Text-listed phosphate salts: highly absorbable phosphorus load.medium

Calcium PropionateThe common sliced-bread propionate; same concern as E280.medium

Canola/Rapeseed OilRefined seed oil; oxidation products form in processing and frying.medium

DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate load; EFSA 2019 group ADI pressure.medium

Natural FlavorsUndisclosed proprietary mixtures — dozens of solvents/carriers allowed under one label; opacity is the issue.medium

Acetic AcidVinegar acid.low

CelluloseInsoluble plant fiber filler.low

Fumaric AcidFruit acid.low

Guar GumGuar bean fiber; can cause gas at high doses.low

Sodium CarbonatesBaking soda.low

Sorbic AcidWell-studied preservative metabolized like a fatty acid.low

Full ingredients

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: (CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC VINEGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR), SALT, VITAL WHEAT _GLUTEN_, BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, WHEAT BRAN, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDE, GUAR GUM, CELLULOSE GUM, FUMARIC ACID, CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND SORBIC ACID)

Product data from Open Food Facts. Additive risk ratings from the Ration additive database.