Is Cheez Cruncherz - Texas Ranch Safe? Ingredient Analysis
OLW
Cheez Cruncherz - Texas Ranch is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for OLW. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Glucose affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cheese powder and milk powder, which are acceptable, but also contains synthetic colorants (E160a, E160c) and sugar, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains synthetic colorants (E160a, E160c), which raise concerns about artificial additives.
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 cheese powder, providing a savory flavor and a source of dairy.
- Includes natural ingredients like garlic and onion, enhancing taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Contains synthetic colorants (E160a, E160c), which raise concerns about artificial additives.
- Includes sugar and glucose, which contribute to a processed profile and potential health concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Maize Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Maize Flour is used here as base. Maize flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing a gluten-free base for the snack. Its natural composition supports quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Maijsmjöl
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for frying, contributing to texture but raises concerns due to its refined nature.
Role in formula: base
Original: solrosolja
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Is Cheese Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cheese Powder is used here as flavor. Cheese powder adds flavor and a source of dairy, enhancing the overall taste profile of the snack.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ostpulver
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Whey Powder is used here as flavor. Whey powder is a dairy derivative that contributes to flavor and texture, indicating a dairy-based composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vasslepulver (från mjölk)
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Is Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Milk Powder is used here as flavor. Milk powder enhances creaminess and flavor, supporting the dairy aspect of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mjölkpulver
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch acts as a thickener, improving texture but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potatisstärkelse
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement, contributing to the overall taste without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Glucose safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is a simple sugar that contributes to sweetness but adds to the processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: druvsocker
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Is Paprika safe in this snack?
Good
Paprika is used here as flavor. Paprika adds natural flavor and color, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: paprika
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Is Onion safe in this snack?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion contributes to flavor complexity, providing a natural taste without artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lök
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma enhances flavor but may involve processing, raising moderate concerns about ingredient integrity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig arom
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement, providing umami but may be processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: jästextrakt
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Is Garlic safe in this snack?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a robust flavor profile, contributing positively to the overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vitlök
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for coloring and flavoring, but its processing raises moderate concerns about quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprikaextrakt
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Is Smoke Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Smoke Flavor is used here as flavor. Smoke flavor adds a distinct taste but may involve artificial processing, raising concerns about ingredient integrity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rökarom
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: 4058377
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Allergens detected: milk
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