Is Blueberry Waffles Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kellogg's Eggo
Kellogg's Eggo's Blueberry Waffles is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes enriched flour and sugar, with several synthetic additives like sodium aluminum phosphate and modified corn starch. These raise concerns about processing and ingredient quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched flour and sugar, with several synthetic additives like sodium aluminum phosphate and modified corn starch. These raise concerns about processing and ingredient quality.
Main concern
Presence of sugar and dextrose indicates high sweetness, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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 blueberries, providing natural fruit flavor and color.
- Includes vitamins and minerals like calcium carbonate and vitamin B12, enhancing nutritional value.
Concerns
- Presence of sugar and dextrose indicates high sweetness, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Modified corn starch and sodium aluminum phosphate are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Enriched Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Flour is used here as base. Enriched flour is a processed ingredient providing carbohydrates and some vitamins, but its refinement raises concerns about nutrient loss.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b1, [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and base for the mixture, contributing to the overall texture without quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil, including soybean and palm oil, provides fat for texture but raises concerns about the health implications of processed oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (soybean, palm and/or canola oil)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar adds sweetness but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns related to excessive sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that enhances sweetness but may contribute to rapid blood sugar spikes.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide protein and structure to the waffles, contributing positively to the overall nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs
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Is Leavening safe in this food?
Medium
Leavening is used here as leavening. Leavening agents like baking soda and sodium aluminum phosphate help the waffles rise but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: contains 2% or less of leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate)
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in baked goods, with no significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can affect blood sugar levels and raises concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Black Carrot Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Black Carrot Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. This natural colorant provides color without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: black carrot juice concentrate for color
Read the full ingredient profile for Black Carrot Juice Concentrate
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Is Blueberry Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Blueberry Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. Blueberry juice concentrate adds natural color and flavor, enhancing the product's appeal without synthetic ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: blueberry juice concentrate for color
Read the full ingredient profile for Blueberry Juice Concentrate
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Blueberries safe in this food?
Good
Blueberries is used here as base. Whole blueberries provide natural flavor and nutrients, positively impacting the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: blueberries
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Is Whey safe in this food?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey adds protein and texture but is a dairy derivative that may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as fortifier. Calcium carbonate is added for fortification but is a synthetic compound that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: calcium carbonate
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Is Vitamin A Palmitate safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin A Palmitate is used here as fortifier. Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A used for fortification, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin a palmitate
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Is Reduced Iron safe in this food?
Medium
Reduced Iron is used here as fortifier. Reduced iron is added for fortification but is a synthetic form that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: reduced iron
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Is Niacinamide safe in this food?
Medium
Niacinamide is used here as fortifier. Niacinamide is a synthetic form of vitamin B3 used for fortification, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: niacinamide
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Is Vitamin B6 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B6 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B6 is added for fortification but is a synthetic form that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
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Is Vitamin B1 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B1 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B1 is included for fortification but is a synthetic form that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin b1 (thiamin hydrochloride)
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Is Vitamin B2 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B2 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B2 is added for fortification but is a synthetic form that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin b2 (riboflavin)
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B12 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B12 is included for fortification but is a synthetic form that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin b12
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: 2437465
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Allergens detected: wheat , egg , soy , dairy
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