Is Coconut Cashews Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Clover Valley
Coconut Cashews is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Clover Valley. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes roasted cashews in vegetable oil and sugar, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. Concerns arise from added sugar and vegetable oils.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes roasted cashews in vegetable oil and sugar, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. Concerns arise from added sugar and vegetable oils.
Main concern
Vegetable oils, including peanut and cottonseed, raise concerns due to processing and potential allergens.
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 provide healthy fats and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Coconut adds natural flavor and texture, enhancing the product's appeal without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Vegetable oils, including peanut and cottonseed, raise concerns due to processing and potential allergens.
- Added sugar may contribute to excessive sweetness, which can be a concern for those monitoring sugar intake.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Cashews safe in this snack?
Good
Cashews is used here as base. Cashews are nutrient-dense nuts that provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the snack's overall 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. Vegetable oil is used for roasting cashews, but its processing raises concerns about quality and potential health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT, COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER SEED, CANOLA AND/OR RICE BRAN OIL)
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Is Coconut safe in this snack?
Good
Coconut is used here as natural_extract. Coconut adds natural flavor and texture, enhancing the product without synthetic additives, supporting its overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: COCONUT
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can lead to concerns about excessive sugar consumption and its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but can contribute to sodium intake concerns, especially in processed snacks.
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: 3425620
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Allergens detected: peanut
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