Is Almonds Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Blue Diamond
This page reviews Almonds by Blue Diamond as a snack. Its current score is 84/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
The composition includes almonds and sea salt, which are natural ingredients. However, corn maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns about quality.
84 / 100
Why score is 84
The composition includes almonds and sea salt, which are natural ingredients. However, corn maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns about quality.
Main concern
Corn maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns regarding its impact on health and quality.
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
- Almonds are a natural source of nutrients and healthy fats, contributing positively to the overall quality.
- Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without synthetic additives, supporting a cleaner profile.
Concerns
- Corn maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns regarding its impact on health and quality.
- The presence of a processed ingredient like maltodextrin indicates a less clean composition overall.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds are a nutrient-dense nut providing healthy fats, fiber, and protein, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: ALMONDS
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is a natural mineral used for flavor enhancement, adding no synthetic components to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SEA SALT
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Is Corn Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Corn maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, which raises concerns about its health implications in this product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CORN MALTODEXTRIN
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: 3206104
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