Is Brazo Sabor Fresa Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alteza
Brazo Sabor Fresa is a snack from Alteza. 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 Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Dextrose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients such as glucose syrup and preservatives like E202, indicating a moderate quality composition. The presence of artificial colorants raises safety concerns.
Main concern
Contains multiple preservatives (E202) that may raise 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 apple flavoring, which adds a fruit component to the product.
- Includes antioxidants like E300, which can help preserve freshness.
- Uses vegetable fats, which are generally considered better than animal fats.
- Incorporates egg and milk powder, providing some protein content.
Concerns
- Contains multiple preservatives (E202) that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- Includes artificial colorants (E120), which can be problematic for some consumers.
- High sugar content from glucose syrup and added sugars may be a concern for health-conscious individuals.
- Presence of palm oil raises sustainability concerns related to its production.
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.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient providing structure to the snack. It is a refined grain, which may raise concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: HARINA DE TRIGO
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to high caloric content and potential health issues when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AZÚCAR
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: JARABE DE GLUCOSA Y FRUCTOSA
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Is Apple Preparation safe in this snack?
Medium
Apple Preparation is used here as flavor. The apple preparation adds flavor and moisture but contains added sugars and preservatives, which may detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: PREPARADO DE MANZANA SABOR FRESA
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Is Vegetable Fats safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Fats is used here as base. Vegetable fats provide texture and moisture but may include palm oil, which raises sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: GRASAS VEGETALES (PALMA, COCO, PALMISTE)
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs contribute protein and structure to the product, enhancing its nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: HUEVO
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Is Special Coating safe in this snack?
Medium
Special Coating is used here as base. The special coating adds flavor and texture but contains sugars and vegetable fats, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: COBERTURA ESPECIAL CON GRASA VEGETAL
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to high sugar content and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DEXTROSA
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Is Humectants safe in this snack?
Medium
Humectants is used here as stabilizer. Humectants help retain moisture in the product but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: HUMECTANTES: E 420 Y E422
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat content but is often refined, which may reduce its nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: ACEITE DE GIRASOL
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder adds protein but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: SUERO DE LECHE EN POLVO
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Is Emulsifier safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like E471 help blend ingredients but are often synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EMULGENTE: E-471
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SAL
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Is Acidulants safe in this snack?
Medium
Acidulants is used here as acidulant. Acidulants like E262 and E270 help balance flavor but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ACIDULANTES: E-262 Y E-270
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Is Aromas safe in this snack?
Bad
Aromas is used here as flavor. Aromas are often synthetic flavorings that can raise concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AROMAS
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Is Colorants safe in this snack?
Bad
Colorants is used here as colorant. Colorants like carotenoids are used for visual appeal but may raise concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: COLORANTE: CAROTENOS
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: 4189642
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Allergens detected: egg , milk
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