Is Buttermilk Waffles Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eggo
Buttermilk Waffles is a food from Eggo. 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 Aluminum Phosphate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched flour and several oils, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Sodium aluminum phosphate as a leavening agent also indicates potential quality issues.
Main concern
Presence of sodium aluminum phosphate raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
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
- Enriched flour provides added vitamins and minerals, contributing to nutritional value.
- Buttermilk adds flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall texture of the waffles.
Concerns
- Presence of sodium aluminum phosphate raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
- Multiple vegetable oils, including palm oil, indicate a highly processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 essential nutrients but raises concerns due to its refined nature.
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 fundamental ingredient, essential for the batter's consistency and hydration.
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 blends provide fat for moisture but include palm oil, raising sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (soybean oil, palm oil, canola oil, cottonseed oil)
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Is Buttermilk safe in this food?
Good
Buttermilk is used here as base. Buttermilk contributes to flavor and moisture, enhancing the texture of the waffles.
Role in formula: base
Original: buttermilk
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Is Baking Soda safe in this food?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as leavening. Baking soda acts as a leavening agent, helping the waffles rise but is a common processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: baking soda
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Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate is used here as leavening. Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about its safety and quality.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: sodium aluminum phosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
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Is Monocalcium Phosphate safe in this food?
Medium
Monocalcium Phosphate is used here as leavening. Monocalcium phosphate is a leavening agent that helps with rising but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: monocalcium phosphate
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar adds sweetness but is a refined ingredient that contributes to overall processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, playing a crucial role in the overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture, contributing to the texture and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients but is a processed additive.
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 vitamin. Calcium carbonate is a mineral supplement that adds calcium but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: calcium carbonate
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Is Iron safe in this food?
Good
Iron is used here as vitamin. Iron is an essential mineral that supports health, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: iron
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Is Vitamin A Palmitate safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin A Palmitate is used here as vitamin. Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A, raising concerns about its source and processing.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitamin A palmitate
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Is Vitamin B6 safe in this food?
Good
Vitamin B6 is used here as vitamin. Vitamin B6 is essential for various bodily functions, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this food?
Good
Vitamin B12 is used here as vitamin. Vitamin B12 is crucial for nerve function and energy production, enhancing the product's nutritional value.
Role in formula: vitamin
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: 2437517
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy , egg
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