Is Bigs Sunflower Seeds Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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Bigs Sunflower Seeds Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing is a snack from Bigs. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Benzoate, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium benzoate as a preservative and partially hydrogenated soybean oil, raising concerns about synthetic additives and trans fats. The presence of maltodextrin and natural flavors also indicates processing.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality 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

  • Sunflower seeds provide a natural base, offering healthy fats and nutrients.
  • Garlic powder and ground habanero peppers add flavor without synthetic additives.
  • Tocopherol (vitamin E) serves as an antioxidant, contributing to product stability.
  • Natural butter flavor enhances taste while being derived from milk.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
  • Partially hydrogenated soybean oil may contain trans fats, which are linked to health risks.
  • Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that can raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar.
  • Natural flavors are vague and may include undisclosed synthetic components.

Who should avoid this product?

This snack may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

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: 3507584

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Bigs — Bigs Sunflower Seeds Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Bigs — Bigs Sunflower Seeds Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Bigs products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: sunflower seeds, salt, cayenne pepper. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Sunflower seeds provide a natural base, offering healthy fats and nutrients.; Garlic powder and ground habanero peppers add flavor without synthetic additives.; Tocopherol (vitamin E) serves as an antioxidant, contributing to product stability.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.; Partially hydrogenated soybean oil may contain trans fats, which are linked to health risks.; Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that can raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a preservative and partially hydrogenated soybean oil, raising concerns about synthetic additives and trans fats. The presence of maltodextrin and natural flavors also indicates processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Zerotox gives Bigs — Bigs Sunflower Seeds Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Wing a safety score of 60 / 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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