Is Canelitas Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bimbo
This page reviews Canelitas by Bimbo as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Added Sugars, Natural And Artificial Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Canelitas contains several processed ingredients like added sugars and vegetable fat, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sodium bicarbonate and lecithin indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
Includes added sugars, which contribute to a higher risk rating due to potential health concerns.
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 cinnamon, which adds flavor and may have some culinary benefits.
- Uses natural and artificial flavoring, providing a diverse taste profile.
Concerns
- Includes added sugars, which contribute to a higher risk rating due to potential health concerns.
- Vegetable fat is a processed ingredient that may raise quality and health concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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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 and texture. However, it is a refined grain, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: HARINA DE TRIGO (GLUTEN)
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Is Added Sugars safe in this snack?
Bad
Added Sugars is used here as sweetener. Added sugars, including sugar and corn syrup, increase sweetness but raise health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AZÚCARES AÑADIDOS (AZÚCAR, JARABE DE MAÍZ)
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Is Vegetable Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Fat is used here as base. Vegetable fat is used for texture and moisture but is often highly processed, which can raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: GRASA VEGETAL
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate acts as a leavening agent, helping the product rise. It is generally safe but indicates processing.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: BICARBONATO DE SODIO
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as flavor. Iodized salt enhances flavor and provides iodine, which is essential for health, indicating a beneficial aspect.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SAL YODADA
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Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium stearoyl lactylate is used to improve texture and shelf life but is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: ESTEAROIL LACTILATO DE SODIO
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
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Is Cinnamon safe in this snack?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon adds flavor and may have some culinary benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CANELA 0,3%
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: LECITINA DE SOYA
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavoring is used here as flavor. Natural and artificial flavoring enhances taste but raises concerns about the quality and safety of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SABORIZANTE NATURAL Y ARTIFICIAL
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavoring
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: 4063100
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Allergens detected: gluten , soy
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