Is Creamy Onion & Chive Flavored Veggie Chips Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Good Health
This page reviews Creamy Onion & Chive Flavored Veggie Chips by Good Health as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Natural Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like whey powder and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural extracts and vegetable powders offers some benefits but does not outweigh the processed components.
Main concern
Whey powder and nonfat dry milk powder indicate dairy content, which may not suit all dietary preferences.
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 vegetable powders like spinach and tomato, which provide some natural flavor and color.
- Includes avocado oil, a source of healthy fats, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Concerns
- Whey powder and nonfat dry milk powder indicate dairy content, which may not suit all dietary preferences.
- Sugar is present, raising concerns about added sweeteners in a savory snack.
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 Dehydrated Potato safe in this snack?
Medium
Dehydrated Potato is used here as base. Dehydrated potato serves as the primary ingredient, providing texture and flavor. However, its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Dehydrated Potato
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as base. Potato starch acts as a binding agent, enhancing texture but is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Potato Starch
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, and while necessary in moderation, excessive intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salt
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder adds flavor and potential health benefits, being a natural ingredient with antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic Powder
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Is Tomato Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Tomato Powder is used here as flavor. Tomato powder contributes flavor and color, providing some nutritional value from the vegetable.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomato Powder
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Is Turmeric safe in this snack?
Good
Turmeric is used here as colorant. Turmeric is used for color and has potential health benefits, being a natural extract with antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Turmeric [color]
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Is Dehydrated Parsley safe in this snack?
Good
Dehydrated Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Dehydrated parsley adds flavor and color, contributing some vitamins and minerals to the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Dehydrated Parsley
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Is Dehydrated Green Pepper safe in this snack?
Good
Dehydrated Green Pepper is used here as natural_extract. Dehydrated green pepper enhances flavor and provides some nutritional benefits, being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Dehydrated Green Pepper
Read the full ingredient profile for Dehydrated Green Pepper
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Is Spinach Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Spinach Powder is used here as natural_extract. Spinach powder adds color and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Spinach Powder
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Is Dehydrated Oregano safe in this snack?
Good
Dehydrated Oregano is used here as natural_extract. Dehydrated oregano provides flavor and potential health benefits, being a natural herb.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Dehydrated Oregano
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Is Radish Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Radish Extract is used here as colorant. Radish extract is used for color and may offer some health benefits, being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Radish Extract [color]
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Is Carrot Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Carrot Extract is used here as colorant. Carrot extract adds color and provides some vitamins, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Carrot Extract [color]
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for color and flavor, offering some antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Paprika Extract [color]
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Is Avocado Oil safe in this snack?
Good
Avocado Oil is used here as base. Avocado oil is a source of healthy fats, contributing positively to the overall nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Avocado Oil
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as base. Whey powder is a dairy-derived ingredient that adds protein but may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whey Powder
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Is Onion Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Onion Powder
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Is Nonfat Dry Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Nonfat Dry Milk Powder is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
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Is Buttermilk safe in this snack?
Medium
Buttermilk is used here as base. Buttermilk adds flavor and creaminess but is a dairy ingredient that may not be suitable for everyone.
Role in formula: base
Original: Buttermilk
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, raising concerns about unnecessary sweeteners in a savory snack.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Yeast Extract
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid serves as a flavor enhancer and preservative, but its processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lactic Acid
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Is Dehydrated Chives safe in this snack?
Good
Dehydrated Chives is used here as natural_extract. Dehydrated chives add flavor and are a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's taste.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Dehydrated Chives
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is a vague term that can encompass various additives, raising concerns about transparency in ingredient sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavor
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: 3426458
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Allergens detected: milk
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