Is Disney Frozen Ii Homestyle Waffles Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eggo
Eggo's Disney Frozen Ii Homestyle Waffles is reviewed here as a food. 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 Aluminum Phosphate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched flour and vegetable oils, which are processed ingredients. The presence of sodium aluminum phosphate raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about potential health implications.
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
- Enriched flour provides essential vitamins and minerals, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
- Contains eggs, which are a natural source of protein and nutrients, enhancing the product's quality.
Concerns
- Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about potential health implications.
- Vegetable oils, including palm oil, are processed and may have mixed health effects, lowering the overall rating.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Enriched Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Flour is used here as base. Enriched flour is a processed ingredient providing essential vitamins and minerals, but its refinement raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Vitamin B [Thiamin Mononitrate], Vitamin B [Riboflavin], Folic Acid)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a fundamental ingredient, essential for the texture and moisture of the waffles, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil, including soybean and palm oil, is used for moisture and texture but raises concerns due to processing and potential health effects.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable Oil (Soybean, Palm And/Or Canola)
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs are a natural source of protein and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's overall quality and nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eggs
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Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate is used here as leavening. Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about potential health implications due to its chemical nature.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is present in small amounts, contributing to flavor but raising concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that can contribute to health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Whey safe in this food?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a dairy byproduct that adds protein but may raise concerns for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whey
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Soy Lecithin
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as fortificant. Calcium carbonate is used to fortify the product with calcium but is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: Calcium Carbonate
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Is Reduced Iron safe in this food?
Medium
Reduced Iron is used here as fortificant. Reduced iron is added for fortification but is a processed form of iron that may not be as bioavailable as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: Reduced Iron
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Is Vitamin A Palmitate safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin A Palmitate is used here as fortificant. Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A used for fortification, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: Vitamin A Palmitate
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Is Vitamin B safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B is used here as fortificant. Vitamin B compounds are added for fortification but are synthetic forms that may not provide the same benefits as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: Vitamin B (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
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: 2437069
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Allergens detected: egg , wheat , soy , milk
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