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Nutrition Score

Arabic pita

5200107230231
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
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Hazard Score
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Mirella Index
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Whole meal WHEAT flour
No known concerns
from EU and non-EU
No known concerns
Water
Water  ·  No known concerns
The most common ingredient in processed foods.
Yeast
Yeast  ·  No known concerns
Leavening agent for bread and dough.
Sugar (Sucrose)
Sugar  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.
Salt (Sodium Chloride)
Salt  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA
Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.
WHEAT sourdough
No known concerns
wheat
wheat  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
sourdough microorganism
No known concerns
Lactic Acid
E270  ·  No known concerns
Natural acid produced by fermentation. Safe preservative and acidity regulator in many foods.
Acetic Acid (Glacial)
E260  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Concentrated acid used to fake traditional fermentation in cheap vinegars (synthetic vinegar). Safe but nutritionally empty.
Barley Malt
Malt  ·  No known concerns
Contains cereals containing gluten
Sorbitol
E420  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can have a laxative effect in large amounts.
Glycerol (Glycerin)
E422  ·  No known concerns
Humectant used to maintain moisture in cakes, protein bars, and chocolates. Generally safe but can cause mild digestive issues in massive doses.
Propylene Glycol
E1520  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Humectant and carrier solvent. Generally safe in food; also used in antifreeze at high concentrations.
Guar Gum
E412  ·  No known concerns
Natural thickener from guar beans. Used in dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free products.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose
E466  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Thickener and texturizer. Linked in recent studies to alterations in intestinal barriers.
Calcium Propionate
E282  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Antifungal preservative used in sliced breads. May cause behavioral changes or migraines in sensitive children.
Potassium Sorbate
E202  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.
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