Is Energy Blend Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Imperial Nuts
Imperial Nuts's Energy Blend is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The Energy Blend contains a mix of honey roasted peanuts, sesame sticks, and various nuts. Ingredients like maltodextrin and sugar raise concerns about processing and quality, impacting the overall rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The Energy Blend contains a mix of honey roasted peanuts, sesame sticks, and various nuts. Ingredients like maltodextrin and sugar raise concerns about processing and quality, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Maltodextrin and sugar indicate a processed composition, raising quality concerns.
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
- Includes honey roasted peanuts, providing a natural sweetness and flavor.
- Contains a variety of nuts, offering a range of textures and flavors.
- Honey roasted sesame sticks add a unique crunch and taste.
- Roasted almonds and walnuts contribute healthy fats and nutrients.
Concerns
- Maltodextrin and sugar indicate a processed composition, raising quality concerns.
- Presence of vegetable oils may suggest less healthy fat sources.
- Contains allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, and soy, limiting consumer options.
- Potential traces of milk and other tree nuts may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Honey Roasted Peanuts safe in this snack?
Medium
Honey Roasted Peanuts is used here as flavor. Honey roasted peanuts provide sweetness and flavor but are processed with vegetable oils and sugars, raising concerns about overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: honey roasted peanuts (peanuts roasted in vegetable oil [peanut cottonseed, sunflower seed and/or canola], sugar, honey, maltodextrin, fructose, corn starch, calcium stearate, salt, xanthan gum, natural honey flavor)
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Is Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks safe in this snack?
Medium
Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks is used here as flavor. These sticks add crunch and flavor but contain refined ingredients like enriched wheat flour and sugar, which may detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: honey roasted sesame sticks (enriched wheat flour [unbleached wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], soybean oil, sesame seeds, honey coating [sucrose, wheat starch, honey, bulgur wheat, tack blend [maltodextrin, xanthan gum], salt, beet powder, turmeric for color)
Read the full ingredient profile for Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks
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Is Roasted Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Almonds is used here as base. Roasted almonds provide healthy fats and nutrients, contributing positively to the snack's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: roasted almonds (almonds roasted in vegetable oil [peanut, cottonseed, sunflower seed and/or canola], salt)
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Is Roasted Walnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Walnuts is used here as base. Roasted walnuts add healthy fats and a rich flavor, enhancing the nutritional profile of the blend.
Role in formula: base
Original: roasted walnuts (walnuts roasted in vegetable oil [peanut, cottonseed, sunflower seed and/or canola], salt)
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Is Roasted Pecans safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Pecans is used here as base. Roasted pecans contribute a unique flavor and healthy fats, supporting the overall quality of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: roasted pecans (pecans roasted in vegetable oil [peanut, cottonseed, sunflower seed and/or canola], salt)
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture but raises concerns about its impact on overall quality and health.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to the processed nature of the product, affecting its health profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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: 3425604
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut , soy
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