Boysenberry Shortbread product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Boysenberry Shortbread Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Knott's Berry Farm

Boysenberry Shortbread is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Knott's Berry Farm. The product scores 45/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Palm Oil, Artificial Flavor, High Fructose Corn Syrup affect the overall evaluation.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sodium benzoate and artificial flavors, which raise quality and safety concerns. The presence of palm oil and high fructose corn syrup further indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic 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 boysenberries, which provide natural fruit flavor and some nutritional benefits.
  • Includes enriched flour, which adds some vitamins and minerals to the product.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health issues.
  • Artificial flavors and colors like Red 40 and Blue 1 indicate a highly processed composition.
  • Palm oil is present, which raises environmental and health concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

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

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.

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: 2419175

More from this brand: Knott's Berry Farm products in Zerotox

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Allergens detected: egg

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Frequently asked questions

This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health issues.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Knott's Berry Farm — Boysenberry Shortbread has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Knott's Berry Farm products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Knott's Berry Farm — Boysenberry Shortbread has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health issues.; Artificial flavors and colors like Red 40 and Blue 1 indicate a highly processed composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains boysenberries, which provide natural fruit flavor and some nutritional benefits.; Includes enriched flour, which adds some vitamins and minerals to the product.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Main concerns for this product: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health issues.. See the full list above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as sodium benzoate and artificial flavors, which raise quality and safety concerns. The presence of palm oil and high fructose corn syrup further indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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