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Is Crunchy Oat Granola Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Jordans

This page reviews Crunchy Oat Granola by Jordans 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.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes wholegrain oat flakes and honey, but also contains sugar and sweetened dried fruits, raising concerns about added sugars and processing. Ingredients like vegetable oil and natural flavoring further indicate a processed product.

Main concern

High sugar content from sweetened dried fruits and added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.

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

  • Wholegrain oat flakes provide a good source of fiber, contributing positively to the overall composition.
  • Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and may offer some benefits compared to refined sugars.

Concerns

  • High sugar content from sweetened dried fruits and added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.
  • Vegetable oil, while common, may not be the healthiest fat choice, impacting the overall quality of the product.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

  • Is Honey safe in this snack?

    Good

    Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener used to enhance flavor in this granola. It offers some benefits over refined sugars but still contributes to overall sugar content.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Honey

    Read the full ingredient profile for Honey

  • Is Wholegrain Oat Flakes safe in this snack?

    Good

    Wholegrain Oat Flakes is used here as base. Wholegrain oat flakes serve as the primary ingredient, providing fiber and essential nutrients, which supports a healthier snack option.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Wholegrain QAT Flakes

    Read the full ingredient profile for Wholegrain Oat Flakes

  • Is Sugar safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added to enhance sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake, contributing to the product's overall sugar content.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Sugar

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is included for texture and moisture but may not be the healthiest fat option, impacting the overall quality of the granola.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Vegetable Oil (rapeseed and sunflower)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Oil

  • Is Sweetened Dried Diced Papaya safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Sweetened Dried Diced Papaya is used here as flavor. Sweetened dried diced papaya adds flavor and texture but also contributes additional sugars, raising concerns about overall sweetness.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Sweetened Dried Diced Papaya Papaya, Cane Sugar

  • Is Sweetened Dried Diced Pineapple safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Sweetened Dried Diced Pineapple is used here as flavor. Sweetened dried diced pineapple enhances flavor but adds to the sugar content, which may be a concern for health-conscious consumers.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Sweetened Dried Diced Pineapple (Pineapple, Cane Sugar)

  • Is Dried Banana Chips safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Dried Banana Chips is used here as flavor. Dried banana chips provide texture and flavor but are often sweetened, contributing to the overall sugar content of the product.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Dried Banana Chips (Banana, Coconut Oil, Sugar, Natural Flavouring)

  • Is Natural Flavouring safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Natural Flavouring is used here as flavor. Natural flavouring is used to enhance taste but can vary in quality and may not always be as beneficial as whole food ingredients.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Natural Flavouring

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Flavouring

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: 3934115

More from this brand: Jordans products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: gluten , nuts

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: honey, wholegrain oat flakes. See the Ingredients section above.
Jordans — Crunchy Oat Granola has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
Jordans — Crunchy Oat Granola has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content from sweetened dried fruits and added sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processing.; Vegetable oil, while common, may not be the healthiest fat choice, impacting the overall quality of the product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes wholegrain oat flakes and honey, but also contains sugar and sweetened dried fruits, raising concerns about added sugars and processing. Ingredients like vegetable oil and natural flavoring further indicate a processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Jordans — Crunchy Oat Granola has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Jordans products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Jordans — Crunchy Oat Granola a safety score of 60 / 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.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: gluten, nuts. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Wholegrain oat flakes provide a good source of fiber, contributing positively to the overall composition.; Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and may offer some benefits compared to refined sugars.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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