Is Cheese & Grapes Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Simply To Go
Cheese & Grapes is a snack from Simply To Go. 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 Corn Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cheddar cheese cubes and saltine crackers, which contain processed ingredients like soybean oil and corn syrup. These raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Saltine crackers contain enriched flour and corn syrup, indicating processing and potential 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
- Cheddar cheese cubes provide a source of calcium and flavor, contributing positively to the snack's profile.
- Red seedless grapes add natural sweetness and vitamins, enhancing the overall nutritional value.
Concerns
- Saltine crackers contain enriched flour and corn syrup, indicating processing and potential quality concerns.
- Soybean oil with TBHQ for freshness raises questions about synthetic additives and their long-term safety.
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 Cheddar Cheese safe in this snack?
Medium
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese is made from pasteurized milk and cheese culture, providing flavor and calcium. However, its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cheddar Cheese Cubes (Pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto color)
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Is Red Seedless Grapes safe in this snack?
Good
Red Seedless Grapes is used here as natural_extract. Red seedless grapes are a natural source of sweetness and vitamins, contributing positively to the snack's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Red Seedless Grapes
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Is Enriched Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Flour is used here as base. Enriched flour is processed wheat flour with added nutrients. While it provides structure, its processing raises quality concerns.
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 Soybean Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil is a common cooking oil used for freshness. Its processing and the presence of TBHQ raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: soybean oil (with TBHQ for freshness)
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sugar content without nutritional benefits, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Good
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is a leavening agent that helps the crackers rise. It is generally safe and does not raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: baking soda
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Is Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that contributes to the texture of the crackers. It is safe and beneficial in this context.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: yeast
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients. While generally safe, it is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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: 3366869
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy
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