Is Cereal Bar with Coconut in Milk Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Corny
Cereal Bar with Coconut in Milk Chocolate is a snack from Corny. 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 Glucose Syrup, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This cereal bar contains milk chocolate (20%) and coconut flakes (17%), but also includes glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup, raising concerns about high sugar content and processed ingredients.
Main concern
High in processed sugars from glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup, which may raise quality 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 coconut flakes (17%), providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Includes whole grain cereal flakes (7%), which can contribute to dietary fiber.
Concerns
- High in processed sugars from glucose syrup and glucose-fructose syrup, which may raise quality concerns.
- Contains milk chocolate (20%), which adds to the sugar content and may not appeal to all consumers.
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 Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides sweetness and flavor but is high in sugar and fat, raising concerns about its nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: mléčná čokoláda
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Is Coconut Flakes safe in this snack?
Good
Coconut Flakes is used here as natural_extract. Coconut flakes add natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: kokosové lupínky
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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 increases sugar content without providing nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukózový sirup
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about high sugar levels and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukózo-fruktózový sirup
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Is Cereal Crispies safe in this snack?
Medium
Cereal Crispies is used here as base. Cereal crispies made from wheat flour and barley malt extract provide texture but may contain added sugars.
Role in formula: base
Original: cereální křupinky (_pšeničná mouka_, _extrakt z ječného sladu_)
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Is Whole Grain Cereal Flakes safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Grain Cereal Flakes is used here as base. Whole grain cereal flakes (7%) contribute to dietary fiber, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: celozrnné cereální vločky 7 % (_oves_, _pšenice_)
Read the full ingredient profile for Whole Grain Cereal Flakes
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat adds richness and texture but is high in saturated fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokosový tuk
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukr
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Is Corn Flakes safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Flakes is used here as base. Corn flakes provide texture but may contain added sugars and are often processed, which can affect quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kukuřičné lupínky (_extrakt z ječného sladu_)
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Is Glycerol safe in this snack?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as humectant. Glycerol acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the product, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: glycerol
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Is Edible Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Edible Salt is used here as flavor. Edible salt enhances flavor and is a necessary ingredient in many food products, posing no significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jedlá sůl
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma is used to enhance flavor but can vary in quality depending on the source and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: přírodní aroma
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Is Lecithins safe in this snack?
Medium
Lecithins is used here as emulsifier. Lecithins are used as emulsifiers to improve texture and stability but are often derived from soy or egg, raising allergen concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lecitiny
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: 4191771
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut
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