Is All Good Antioxidant Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Orchard Valley Harvest
Orchard Valley Harvest's All Good Antioxidant Mix is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Confectioner S Glaze, Dried Sweetened Blueberries.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes dark chocolate almonds and various nuts and dried fruits. However, the presence of added sugars and vegetable oils raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains added sugars, which can contribute to excessive sweetness and health concerns.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains dark chocolate, which provides antioxidants and enhances flavor.
- Includes almonds and hazelnuts, which are good sources of healthy fats and nutrients.
- Dried blueberries and cranberries add natural fruit flavors and some vitamins.
- Pepitas contribute additional nutrients and a crunchy texture.
Concerns
- Contains added sugars, which can contribute to excessive sweetness and health concerns.
- Vegetable oils (peanut and/or sunflower) may raise concerns about processing and quality.
- Dried sweetened fruits contain added sugars, which can diminish their health benefits.
- Confectioner's glaze is a synthetic coating that raises quality and safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Himalayan Salt Dark Chocolate Almonds safe in this snack?
Medium
Himalayan Salt Dark Chocolate Almonds is used here as base. Himalayan salt dark chocolate almonds provide a sweet and salty flavor profile. The dark chocolate contains sugar and vegetable oil, raising concerns about added sugars and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: HIMALAYAN SALT DARK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Dark Chocolate is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate is made from chocolate liquor, sugar, and cocoa butter, contributing flavor and some antioxidants but also added sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DARK CHOCOLATE [CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, VANILLA EXTRACT]
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds are a nutritious nut providing healthy fats, protein, and fiber, contributing positively to the overall quality of the mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: ALMONDS
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as emulsifier. Vegetable oil (peanut and/or sunflower) is used for texture but raises concerns about processing and potential allergens.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: VEGETABLE OIL [PEANUT AND/OR SUNFLOWER]
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Is Gum Acacia safe in this snack?
Medium
Gum Acacia is used here as stabilizer. Gum acacia is a natural gum used as a stabilizer, generally considered safe but adds to the processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: GUM ACACIA
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to excessive sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Confectioner S Glaze safe in this snack?
Bad
Confectioner S Glaze is used here as coating. Confectioner's glaze is a synthetic coating used for appearance, raising quality and safety concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: coating
Original: CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts are a nutritious nut providing healthy fats and flavor, positively contributing to the mix's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: HAZELNUTS
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Is Cultivated Blueberries safe in this snack?
Good
Cultivated Blueberries is used here as base. Cultivated blueberries add natural sweetness and antioxidants, enhancing the nutritional profile of the mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: CULTIVATED BLUEBERRIES
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Is Dried Sweetened Blueberries safe in this snack?
Bad
Dried Sweetened Blueberries is used here as sweetener. Dried sweetened blueberries contain added sugar and sunflower oil, which diminish their health benefits and raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DRIED SWEETENED BLUEBERRIES (SUNFLOWER OIL)
Read the full ingredient profile for Dried Sweetened Blueberries
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Is Dried Sweetened Cranberries safe in this snack?
Bad
Dried Sweetened Cranberries is used here as sweetener. Dried sweetened cranberries also contain added sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DRIED SWEETENED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL)
Read the full ingredient profile for Dried Sweetened Cranberries
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Is Pepitas safe in this snack?
Good
Pepitas is used here as base. Pepitas are pumpkin seeds that provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the mix's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEPITAS
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing positively without raising health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SEA SALT
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3456756
More from this brand: Orchard Valley Harvest products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut
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