Cream-O product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Cream-O Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Jack N Jill

Cream-O is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Jack N Jill. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Artificial Flavor, Artificial Colors, Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat affect the overall evaluation.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The product contains several synthetic additives such as artificial colors (FD&C Red #40, Blue #1, Yellow #6) and preservatives (BHA, BHT), indicating a highly processed composition with significant quality concerns.

Main concern

Presence of artificial colors (FD&C Red #40, Blue #1, Yellow #6) raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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 wheat flour, a common base ingredient providing structure.
  • Includes skimmed milk, contributing to flavor and texture.
  • Uses cocoa, which adds a chocolate flavor profile.
  • Contains emulsifier (soya lecithin) for texture improvement.

Concerns

  • Presence of artificial colors (FD&C Red #40, Blue #1, Yellow #6) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Includes hydrogenated fats, which are associated with health risks.
  • Contains multiple preservatives (BHA, BHT) indicating a highly processed product.
  • Artificial flavors contribute to a lack of natural taste authenticity.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.

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: 3916420

More from this brand: Jack N Jill products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat , milk

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Jack N Jill — Cream-O a safety score of 30 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Jack N Jill — Cream-O has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis flags bht in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Jack N Jill — Cream-O has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Jack N Jill products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Jack N Jill — Cream-O has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: wheat flour, cocoa, skimmed milk. See the Ingredients section above.
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This product is flagged for: Presence of artificial colors (FD&C Red #40, Blue #1, Yellow #6) raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Includes hydrogenated fats, which are associated with health risks.; Contains multiple preservatives (BHA, BHT) indicating a highly processed product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Main concerns for this product: Presence of artificial colors (FD&C Red #40, Blue #1, Yellow #6) raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Includes hydrogenated fats, which are associated with health risks.. See the full list above.
Our analysis notes: Contains wheat flour, a common base ingredient providing structure.; Includes skimmed milk, contributing to flavor and texture.; Uses cocoa, which adds a chocolate flavor profile.. See the Pros section above.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Presence of artificial colors (FD&C Red #40, Blue #1, Yellow #6) raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Includes hydrogenated fats, which are associated with health risks.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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