Is Cracker Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gunz
Gunz's Cracker Mix is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Hydroxide.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes palm oil and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of multiple additives indicates a less clean profile.
Main concern
Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient with environmental 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
- Contains sesame and poppy seeds, which provide some natural flavor and texture.
- Includes leavening agents that contribute to the desired texture of crackers.
Concerns
- Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient with environmental concerns.
- Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise quality and safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the crackers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de blé
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is used for texture and moisture but raises concerns due to its high processing and environmental impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de palme
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in snack foods, contributing to overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: sel
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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, helping the crackers rise during baking, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: poudre à lever: E503ii
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonate is another leavening agent that aids in the texture of the crackers but is synthetic.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: E500ii
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Is Diphosphates safe in this snack?
Medium
Diphosphates is used here as leavening agent. Diphosphates are used as leavening agents, contributing to the texture but raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: E450i
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but it is a refined ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Malted Wheat safe in this snack?
Good
Malted Wheat is used here as flavor. Malted wheat adds flavor and contributes to the overall taste profile of the crackers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: blé maltée
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Is Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the crackers rise and adds flavor.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: levure
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Is Sesame safe in this snack?
Good
Sesame is used here as flavor. Sesame seeds provide flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sésame
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Is Poppy Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Poppy Seeds is used here as flavor. Poppy seeds add a unique flavor and texture, enhancing the sensory experience of the crackers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: graines de pavot
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is used as a thickener and stabilizer, but it is a processed carbohydrate that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrine
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as acid regulator. Sodium hydroxide is a synthetic acid regulator that raises significant safety concerns due to its harsh nature.
Role in formula: acid regulator
Original: régulateur d'acidité: E524
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: 4242491
More from this brand: Gunz products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: sesame
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