Is Eggo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kellogg's
This page reviews Eggo by Kellogg's 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: Palm Oil, Bht.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm oil and BHT, which raise quality concerns. Natural extracts like blueberry and turmeric are present but do not offset the overall rating.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and 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
- Contains natural extracts like blueberry and turmeric, which can enhance flavor and color.
- Includes vitamins such as B6, B2, B1, B12, and D3, contributing to nutritional value.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- BHT is a synthetic preservative that may pose quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture. However, it is a refined grain, which raises some concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de froment
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its refined nature raises concerns about excessive consumption and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Oat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Oat Flour is used here as base. Oat flour is a whole grain that adds fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine d'avoine
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Is Degermed Yellow Corn Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Degermed Yellow Corn Flour is used here as base. Degermed corn flour is used for texture but lacks the nutritional benefits of whole corn, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de mais jaune dégermé
Read the full ingredient profile for Degermed Yellow Corn Flour
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its saturated fat content and sustainability issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de palme
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Is Invert Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Invert Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert syrup is a processed sweetener that can enhance sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop inverti
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, but excessive sodium intake can be a health concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is included for taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as buffer. Calcium carbonate is used as a calcium source and a leavening agent, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: carbonate de calcium
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de froment
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Is Fruit Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Fruit Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Fruit juice concentrate adds flavor and some nutrients, but it is often high in sugars, raising concerns about overall sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: concentré de jus de fruits
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit Juice Concentrate
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Is Turmeric Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Turmeric Extract is used here as natural_extract. Turmeric extract is included for color and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the ingredient profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: extrait de curcuma
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Is Annatto Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Annatto Extract is used here as colorant. Annatto extract is a natural colorant that enhances appearance without synthetic additives, supporting a cleaner profile.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: extrait de rocou
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is used as a leavening agent, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: bicarbonate de sodium
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Is Blueberries safe in this snack?
Good
Blueberries is used here as natural_extract. Blueberries are included for flavor and natural sweetness, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: myrtilles
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Is Bht safe in this snack?
Bad
Bht is used here as preservative. BHT is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns due to its artificial nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur BHT
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Is Vitamin B6 safe in this snack?
Good
Vitamin B6 is used here as nutrient. Vitamin B6 is included for nutritional enhancement, contributing positively to the overall health profile.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: vitamines B6
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Is Vitamin B2 safe in this snack?
Good
Vitamin B2 is used here as nutrient. Vitamin B2 is added for nutritional value, supporting overall health and well-being.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: vitamines B2
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Is Vitamin B1 safe in this snack?
Good
Vitamin B1 is used here as nutrient. Vitamin B1 is included to enhance nutritional content, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: vitamines B1
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this snack?
Good
Vitamin B12 is used here as nutrient. Vitamin B12 is added for nutritional enhancement, supporting overall health and well-being.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: vitamines B12
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Is Vitamin D3 safe in this snack?
Good
Vitamin D3 is used here as nutrient. Vitamin D3 is included for its nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the overall health profile.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: vitamines D3
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Is Iron safe in this snack?
Good
Iron is used here as nutrient. Iron is added to enhance nutritional value, supporting overall health and well-being.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: fer
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Is Niacinamide safe in this snack?
Good
Niacinamide is used here as nutrient. Niacinamide is included for its nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the overall health profile.
Role in formula: nutrient
Original: niacinamide
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: 2437066
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