Is Cookie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kelly Family Kitchen
Cookie is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Kelly Family Kitchen. 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 Fruit Oil affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes palm fruit oil and sugars, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of enriched flour indicates some nutritional fortification but also processing.
Main concern
Palm fruit oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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
- Enriched flour provides added vitamins like niacin and folic acid, contributing to nutritional value.
- Natural chocolate liquor and cocoa butter indicate a focus on quality chocolate ingredients.
Concerns
- Palm fruit oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- High sugar content from both sugar and brown sugar may contribute to health concerns related to excessive 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 Unbleached Unbromated Enriched Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Unbleached Unbromated Enriched Flour is used here as base. This flour is enriched with vitamins, providing some nutritional benefits, but its processing raises concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Unbleached unbromated enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin [a b vitamin], iron, thiamin mononitrate [vitamin b1], riboflavin [vitamin b2], folic acid [a b vitamin])
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Is Chocolate safe in this snack?
Good
Chocolate is used here as flavor. Contains natural chocolate liquor and cocoa butter, indicating a focus on quality chocolate without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chocolate (evaporate cane juice, natural chocolate liquor [non-alcoholic], non-dairy cocoa butter)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Common sweetener that contributes to flavor but raises concerns about high sugar intake and its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Adds sweetness and moisture but is still a form of sugar, contributing to overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar
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Is Palm Fruit Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fruit Oil is used here as base. A processed fat that raises health and sustainability concerns due to its environmental impact and potential health risks.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm fruit oil
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Is Tapioca Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Tapioca Syrup is used here as sweetener. A processed sweetener derived from cassava, contributing to sugar content and raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: tapioca syrup
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Is Filtered Water safe in this snack?
Good
Filtered Water is used here as base. Used as a solvent in the recipe, ensuring the right consistency without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: filtered water
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Is Vanilla Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Vanilla Extract is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring that enhances taste without artificial additives, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vanilla extract
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Good
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. A common leavening agent that helps the cookie rise, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: baking soda
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Enhances flavor and balances sweetness, with no significant quality 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: 3398549
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Allergens detected: wheat
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