Is Cookies And Kram Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nick S
Cookies And Kram is a snack from Nick S. 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 Allulose, Epg, Erythritol.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient composition includes several processed components like allulose and erythritol, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of modified starch and oils also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Allulose and erythritol are synthetic sweeteners, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
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 natural flavor from ground vanilla bean, enhancing taste without artificial additives.
- Includes steviol glycosides as a natural sweetener, providing a low-calorie option.
Concerns
- Allulose and erythritol are synthetic sweeteners, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
- Modified plant-based oil and modified wheat starch indicate a high level of processing, which may affect quality.
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 Cream safe in this snack?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream provides a rich texture and flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: cream
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that helps in achieving the desired consistency and moisture in the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Milk Protein Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Milk protein concentrate adds protein content but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk protein concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Protein Concentrate
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Is Whey Protein Isolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Protein Isolate is used here as base. Whey protein isolate contributes to protein content but is a processed form of whey, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey protein isolate
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Is Soluble Corn Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Soluble Corn Fiber is used here as thickener. Soluble corn fiber acts as a thickener and fiber source, but its processed nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: soluble corn fiber
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Is Allulose safe in this snack?
Bad
Allulose is used here as sweetener. Allulose is a synthetic sweetener that may raise concerns about the use of artificial ingredients in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: allulose
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Is Epg safe in this snack?
Bad
Epg is used here as emulsifier. Modified plant-based oil (epg) is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns regarding its quality and safety.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: epg (modified plant-based oil)
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Is Erythritol safe in this snack?
Bad
Erythritol is used here as sweetener. Erythritol is a synthetic sweetener that can raise concerns about the overall quality of the ingredient list.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: erythritol
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Is Low Carb Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Low Carb Flour is used here as base. Low carb flour is a blend of modified starches and proteins, which may raise concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: base
Original: low carb flour (modified wheat starch, wheat protein isolate, wheat fiber, wheat gluten)
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Is Graham Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Graham Flour is used here as base. Graham flour is a whole grain flour that adds fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: graham flour
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter (cream, salt)
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Is Cocoa Processed With Alkali safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Processed With Alkali is used here as flavor. Cocoa processed with alkali contributes to flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa processed with alkali
Read the full ingredient profile for Cocoa Processed With Alkali
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific components, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil adds richness and texture but is a processed fat, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: coconut oil
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Is Steviol Glycosides safe in this snack?
Good
Steviol Glycosides is used here as sweetener. Steviol glycosides are natural sweeteners derived from the stevia plant, providing a low-calorie option.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: steviol glycosides
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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 that contributes positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Guar Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed properties.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guar gum
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate acts as a leavening agent, contributing to texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: sodium bicarbonate
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin is used as an emulsifier but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sunflower lecithin
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this snack?
Bad
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is a synthetic thickener that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: cellulose gum
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Is Cellulose Gel safe in this snack?
Bad
Cellulose Gel is used here as thickener. Cellulose gel is a processed thickener that may raise concerns regarding its quality and safety.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: cellulose gel
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this snack?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Mono and diglycerides are synthetic emulsifiers that can raise concerns about the overall quality of the ingredient list.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: mono , diglycerides
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: 3466657
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Allergens detected: wheat
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