Is Classic Trail Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Harris Teeter
Classic Trail Mix is a snack from Harris Teeter. 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 Milk Chocolate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes oil roasted peanuts and M&M's milk chocolate candies, which introduce synthetic additives and artificial colors, raising quality concerns. The presence of multiple oils and sugars also affects the overall rating.
Main concern
M&M's milk chocolate candies contain artificial colors and flavors, which raise concerns about synthetic 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 a variety of nuts like peanuts, almonds, and cashews, providing natural sources of healthy fats.
- Raisins add natural sweetness and fiber, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Concerns
- M&M's milk chocolate candies contain artificial colors and flavors, which raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- The use of multiple oils, including canola and cottonseed, indicates a highly processed composition.
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 Oil Roasted Peanuts safe in this snack?
Medium
Oil Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Oil roasted peanuts provide a crunchy texture and protein, but the use of canola and/or cottonseed oil raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: OIL ROASTED PEANUTS (PEANUTS, CANOLA AND/OR PEANUT AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL, SALT)
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Is Raisins safe in this snack?
Good
Raisins is used here as base. Raisins contribute natural sweetness and fiber, enhancing the nutritional profile of the mix without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: RAISINS (RAISINS, SUNFLOWER, CANOLA AND/OR PALM OIL)
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Bad
Milk Chocolate is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate contains sugar and artificial flavors, which raise concerns about synthetic additives and high sugar content.
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%: CORN SYRUP DEXTRIN, COLORING [INCLUDES BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 6, RED 40, YELLOW 5, BLUE 1, YELLOW 6 LAKE, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW e* 5 LAKE, BLUE 2 LAKE, BLUE 2], CARNAUBA WAX, GUM % ACACIA)
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is used for texture and preservation, but the blend of oils raises concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, COTTONSEED, PEANUT, SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER % OIL)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in snack mixes, contributing to overall taste without health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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: 3276316
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Allergens detected: tree nuts , peanuts , soy , milk
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