Is Cofler Relleno Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arcor
This page reviews Cofler Relleno by Arcor as a snack. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Hydrogenated Interesterified Vegetable Fat, Artificial Flavors, Calcium Propionate.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The ingredient composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial flavors and preservatives like calcium propionate and potassium sorbate, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of artificial flavors raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
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 enriched wheat flour, providing some essential nutrients like iron and folic acid.
- Includes cocoa powder, which can add flavor and is a common ingredient in snacks.
Concerns
- Presence of artificial flavors raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
- Multiple preservatives like calcium propionate and potassium sorbate indicate a highly processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour provides essential nutrients like iron and folic acid, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: HARINA DE TRIGO ENRIQUECIDA (HIERRO 0.0030%, ÁCIDO FÓLICO 0.00022%, TIAMINA (VITAMINA B1) 0.00063%, RIBOFLAVINA (VITAMINA B2) 0.00013%, NIACINA 0.0013%)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AZÚCAR
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is used for sweetness and texture but is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: JARABE DE GLUCOSA
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Is Hydrogenated Interesterified Vegetable Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrogenated Interesterified Vegetable Fat is used here as base. This fat is highly processed and raises health concerns due to potential trans fat content and its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: base
Original: GRASA VEGETAL INTERESTERIFICADA E HIDROGENADA
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Is Egg safe in this snack?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: HUEVO
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds flavor and richness but is high in saturated fat, which raises some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: MANTECA
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder is a natural ingredient that adds flavor and may have some antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CACAO EN POLVO
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Is Artificial Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are synthetic additives that can raise concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AROMATIZANTES ARTIFICIALES (AROMA A CHOCOLATE, AROMA A VAINILLA)
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Is Calcium Propionate safe in this snack?
Bad
Calcium Propionate is used here as preservative. Calcium propionate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: PROPIONATO DE CALCIO
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this snack?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: ÁCIDO SÓRBICO
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this snack?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a common synthetic preservative that can raise concerns about the use of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SORBATO DE POTASIO
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Is Phosphoric Acid safe in this snack?
Bad
Phosphoric Acid is used here as acidulant. Phosphoric acid is used to adjust acidity but is a synthetic ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ÁCIDO FOSFÓRICO
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: 4103002
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Allergens detected: egg , milk
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