Is Blue Diamond Smokehouse Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Blue Diamond Growers
Blue Diamond Growers's Blue Diamond Smokehouse 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 Hydrolyzed Corn And Soy Protein.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient list includes almonds and vegetable oils, but also contains hydrolyzed corn and soy protein, which raises concerns about processing and potential allergens. This mixed composition results in a moderate rating.
Main concern
Hydrolyzed corn and soy protein are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality and allergenicity.
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 healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Contains vitamin E from almonds, which is beneficial for skin health and acts as an antioxidant.
Concerns
- Hydrolyzed corn and soy protein are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality and allergenicity.
- The presence of vegetable oils can indicate a higher level of processing, which may detract from the overall quality.
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 Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the snack's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: almonds
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Is Vegetable Oil Almond Canola And Or Safflower safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil Almond Canola And Or Safflower is used here as base. Vegetable oils are used for texture and flavor but can be highly processed, raising concerns about quality and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (almond, canola and/or safflower)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation. Its presence is common in snack foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can vary in quality and sourcing, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Hydrolyzed Corn And Soy Protein safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrolyzed Corn And Soy Protein is used here as flavor. This ingredient is a processed additive that may raise allergen concerns and indicates a higher level of processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hydrolyzéd corn and soy protein
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrolyzed Corn And Soy Protein
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Is Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Yeast is used here as flavor. Yeast is used for flavor enhancement and is generally considered safe and beneficial in small amounts.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast
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Is Hickory Smoke Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Hickory Smoke Flavor is used here as flavor. Hickory smoke flavor adds a distinct taste but may be artificial, raising questions about its processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hickory smoke flavor
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: 3367227
More from this brand: Blue Diamond Growers products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: tree_nut , soy
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