Is Cherry Pie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hy-Vee
Cherry Pie is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Hy-Vee. 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 Palm Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Maltodextrin affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched flour and palm oil, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of multiple additives like maltodextrin and dextrose further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Palm oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about health and environmental impact.
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 red cherries, providing natural fruit flavor and some beneficial compounds.
- Enriched flour adds vitamins like niacin and folic acid, contributing to nutritional value.
Concerns
- Palm oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about health and environmental impact.
- Multiple additives like maltodextrin and dextrose indicate a highly processed product, which may affect quality.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Red Cherries safe in this snack?
Good
Red Cherries is used here as flavor. Red cherries provide natural flavor and some beneficial compounds, enhancing the overall quality of the pie.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: red cherries
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Is Enriched Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Flour is used here as base. Enriched flour is a processed ingredient that adds vitamins but lacks the fiber of whole grains, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched flour
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent, essential for the dough's formation.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to sweeten the pie, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to its saturated fat content and environmental impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm oil
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Is Niacin safe in this snack?
Good
Niacin is used here as nutrient. Niacin is a B vitamin that contributes to the nutritional profile of the pie, supporting overall health.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: niacin
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Is Reduced Iron safe in this snack?
Medium
Reduced Iron is used here as nutrient. Reduced iron is added as a nutrient, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: reduced iron
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Is Thiamine Mononitrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Thiamine Mononitrate is used here as nutrient. Thiamine mononitrate is a synthetic form of vitamin B1, contributing to the nutritional value but raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: thiamine mononitrate
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Is Riboflavin safe in this snack?
Good
Riboflavin is used here as nutrient. Riboflavin is a B vitamin that supports energy metabolism, enhancing the nutritional profile of the pie.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: riboflavin
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Is Folic Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Folic Acid is used here as nutrient. Folic acid is a B vitamin that is important for cell division and overall health, adding nutritional value.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: folic acid
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Is Vegetable Oil Shortening safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil Shortening is used here as base. Vegetable oil shortening is a processed fat that contributes to texture but raises concerns about trans fats and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil shortening
Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Oil Shortening
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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 that is processed, raising concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: soybean oil
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is essential for balancing sweetness in the pie.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that raises concerns about its synthetic nature and potential health effects.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Food Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Food Starch is used here as thickener. Food starch is used for thickening but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: food starch
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a highly processed carbohydrate that can spike blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to excessive sweetness and raises concerns about processed sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Dough Conditioner safe in this snack?
Bad
Dough Conditioner is used here as emulsifier. Dough conditioners are often synthetic additives that improve texture but raise concerns about their health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: dough conditioner
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Is Cultured Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Cultured Wheat Flour is used here as base. Cultured wheat flour is a processed ingredient that may enhance flavor but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: cultured wheat flour
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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 and rise of the pie, indicating a more traditional baking process.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: yeast
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this snack?
Bad
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is a synthetic thickener that raises concerns about its processed nature and potential health effects.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: cellulose gum
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Is Guar Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a natural thickener but can be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guar gum
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: 3362770
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