Is Clover Valley Roasted & Salted Cashew Halves & Pieces Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Clover Valley
This page reviews Clover Valley Roasted & Salted Cashew Halves & Pieces by Clover Valley as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The product contains cashews roasted in vegetable oil and salt. The presence of vegetable oil raises concerns about processing and quality, impacting the overall rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains cashews roasted in vegetable oil and salt. The presence of vegetable oil raises concerns about processing and quality, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Vegetable oil blend includes palm oil, which raises sustainability 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
- Cashews are a good source of healthy fats and provide a satisfying crunch.
- Contains no artificial flavors or colors, indicating a more natural composition.
Concerns
- Vegetable oil blend includes palm oil, which raises sustainability concerns.
- High salt content may not be suitable for those monitoring sodium intake.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Cashews safe in this snack?
Good
Cashews is used here as base. Cashews are nutrient-dense nuts providing healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cashews
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. A blend of oils used for roasting, which may include palm oil. This raises concerns about processing and potential health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: roasted in vegetable oil [peanut, cottonseed, sunflower seed, canola, and/or palm]
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health issues, impacting the product's overall safety profile.
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: 3425549
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Allergens detected: peanut
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