Caramel Cashew Trail Mix product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Caramel Cashew Trail Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Signature Select

Signature Select's Caramel Cashew Trail Mix is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on M M S Milk Chocolate Candies, Palm Oil.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic additives like artificial flavors and colors, along with palm oil and mono & diglycerides, raising quality and safety concerns.

Main concern

Includes artificial flavors and colors, such as Red 40 and Yellow 6, which raise safety 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 roasted salted peanuts and cashews, providing a source of healthy fats and protein.
  • Milk chocolate adds a familiar flavor profile, appealing to chocolate lovers.

Concerns

  • Includes artificial flavors and colors, such as Red 40 and Yellow 6, which raise safety concerns.
  • Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health 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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Roasted Salted Peanuts safe in this snack?

    Good

    Roasted Salted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted salted peanuts provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the snack's nutritional profile.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: ROASTED SALTED PEANUTS (PEANUTS, PEANUT OIL, SALT)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Roasted Salted Peanuts

  • Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Milk Chocolate is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate adds sweetness and flavor but contains sugar and cocoa butter, which are processed ingredients.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR COCOA BUTTER, MILK, WHOLE MILK POWDER, UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER) NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Chocolate

  • Is Caramel Drops safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Caramel Drops is used here as flavor. Caramel drops provide sweetness and texture but contain corn syrup and palm oil, raising concerns about processed ingredients.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: CARAMEL DROPS (SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, LIQUID SUGAR, SKIM MILK, PALM OIL, BUTTER, SALT, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SOY LECITHIN, CONFECTIONER'S GLAZE)

  • Is M M S Milk Chocolate Candies safe in this snack?

    Bad

    M M S Milk Chocolate Candies is used here as flavor. These candies contain multiple artificial colors and flavors, which are synthetic additives that raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: M&M'S MILK CHOCOLATE CANDIES (MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, CHOCOLATE SKIM MILK, COCOA BUTTER, LACTOSE, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN, SALT, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVORS, SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, LESS THAN 1% OF CORN SYRUP, DEXTRIN, COLORING INCLUDES BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 6, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40 LANE YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 21, CARNAUBA WAX, GUM ACACIAL)

  • Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient often linked to health and environmental concerns, impacting the overall quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: PALM OIL

    Read the full ingredient profile for Palm Oil

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: 2393611

More from this brand: Signature Select products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: peanut , milk , tree nut , soy

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Frequently asked questions

Signature Select — Caramel Cashew Trail Mix has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Browse Signature Select products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: roasted salted peanuts. See the Ingredients section above.
We detected: peanut, milk, tree nut, soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Signature Select — Caramel Cashew Trail Mix has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Signature Select products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Includes artificial flavors and colors, such as Red 40 and Yellow 6, which raise safety concerns.; Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.. 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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
The composition includes several synthetic additives like artificial flavors and colors, along with palm oil and mono & diglycerides, raising quality and safety concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Signature Select — Caramel Cashew Trail Mix has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains roasted salted peanuts and cashews, providing a source of healthy fats and protein.; Milk chocolate adds a familiar flavor profile, appealing to chocolate lovers.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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