Is Eat Natural Peanuts & Dark Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eat Natural
Eat Natural Peanuts & Dark Chocolate is a snack from Eat Natural. It has a Zerotox safety score of 75/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
This product contains a mix of ingredients including peanuts, dark chocolate, and rice syrup. The presence of processed ingredients like rice flakes and honey raises some quality concerns.
75 / 100
Why score is 75
This product contains a mix of ingredients including peanuts, dark chocolate, and rice syrup. The presence of processed ingredients like rice flakes and honey raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
Rice syrup is a processed sweetener that may raise concerns about high sugar content and lack of nutritional benefits.
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
- Peanuts (51%) provide a good source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Dark chocolate (12%) contains cocoa solids, which can offer some antioxidant benefits, enhancing the product's appeal.
Concerns
- Rice syrup is a processed sweetener that may raise concerns about high sugar content and lack of nutritional benefits.
- The inclusion of rice flakes and honey indicates a level of processing that detracts from the overall quality of the ingredient list.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a nutrient-dense ingredient providing healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cacahuètes
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Is Soy Flakes safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Flakes is used here as base. Soy flakes are processed and may raise concerns about their nutritional value compared to whole soy products, impacting overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: flocons de soja friables
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Is Rice Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Rice syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but lacks the nutritional benefits of whole ingredients, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de riz
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Is Dark Chocolate safe in this snack?
Good
Dark Chocolate is used here as flavor. Dark chocolate (12%) contains cocoa solids and can provide some antioxidant benefits, enhancing the product's appeal and flavor.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chocolat noir 12% (pâte de cacao, sucre de canne, beurre de cacao)
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Medium
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor but is still a form of sugar, which may raise concerns about overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: miel
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Is Crispy Rice Balls safe in this snack?
Medium
Crispy Rice Balls is used here as base. Crispy rice balls add texture but are processed and may not contribute significant nutritional value, impacting overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: billes croustillantes de riz
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder is a natural ingredient that can provide flavor and some health benefits, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cacao maigre en poudre
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Is Dehydrated Coconut safe in this snack?
Medium
Dehydrated Coconut is used here as base. Dehydrated coconut adds flavor and texture but is processed, which may raise concerns about its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: noix de coco râpée déshydratée 0,5%
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel marin
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: 4116537
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Allergens detected: peanut
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