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Is Barritas Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Marinela

Barritas is a snack from Marinela. It has a Zerotox safety score of 55/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Glucose, Carmine.

55 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 55

The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and multiple sugars, indicating a highly processed product with potential quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors also raises safety issues.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.

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 fruit purees like pineapple and apple, which can provide some natural flavor and sweetness.
  • Enrichment with vitamins and minerals such as thiamin mononitrate and zinc oxide supports nutritional value.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
  • High sugar content from multiple sources, including corn syrup and sugar, indicates a processed composition with potential health implications.

Who should avoid this product?

This snack may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3292031

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Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Marinela — Barritas has a Zerotox score of 55 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
We detected: wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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Marinela — Barritas has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Main concerns for this product: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.; High sugar content from multiple sources, including corn syrup and sugar, indicates a processed composition with potential health implications.. See the full list above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.; High sugar content from multiple sources, including corn syrup and sugar, indicates a processed composition with potential health implications.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and multiple sugars, indicating a highly processed product with potential quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors also raises safety issues. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains fruit purees like pineapple and apple, which can provide some natural flavor and sweetness.; Enrichment with vitamins and minerals such as thiamin mononitrate and zinc oxide supports nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
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Marinela — Barritas has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Marinela products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Marinela — Barritas a safety score of 55 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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