Is Fibra Cracker Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Crick
This page reviews Fibra Cracker by Crick 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: Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes fortified wheat flour and various additives like hydrogenated vegetable fat and emulsifiers. These processed ingredients raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Hydrogenated vegetable fat is a processed ingredient that raises health 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
- Fortified wheat flour provides added iron and vitamins, enhancing nutritional value.
- Contains wheat bran, which can contribute to dietary fiber intake.
Concerns
- Hydrogenated vegetable fat is a processed ingredient that raises health concerns.
- Presence of multiple emulsifiers and leavening agents indicates a highly processed 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
- users trying to avoid sulfates
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 Fortified Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Fortified Wheat Flour is used here as base. Fortified wheat flour is used as the main ingredient, providing essential nutrients like iron and vitamins. However, its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Harina de trigo fortificada (hierro, vitaminas)
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Is Wheat Bran safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Bran is used here as base. Wheat bran is a natural source of dietary fiber, contributing positively to digestive health and overall nutrition.
Role in formula: base
Original: salvado de trigo
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Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat is used here as emulsifier. Hydrogenated vegetable fat is a processed fat that can contain trans fats, raising health concerns related to heart health and overall quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: grasa vegetal hidrogenada
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat
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Is Inverted Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Inverted Sugar is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar is a processed sweetener that can enhance sweetness but may raise concerns due to its refined nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar invertido
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Is Fresh Yeast safe in this snack?
Good
Fresh Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Fresh yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the dough rise, contributing to the texture of the crackers without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: levadura fresca
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as flavor. Iodized salt is used for flavor enhancement and to prevent iodine deficiency, making it a beneficial addition in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal yodada
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Is Malt Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Malt extract adds flavor and color to the product but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extracto de malta
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Is Leavening Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Leavening Agents is used here as leavening agent. Leavening agents are used to help the product rise, but their presence indicates a more processed formulation.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: leudantes (SIN 503(ii), SIN 500(ii))
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers help maintain texture and consistency but are often synthetic and raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsionantes (SIN 471, SIN 481(i))
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Is Dough Conditioner safe in this snack?
Medium
Dough Conditioner is used here as stabilizer. Dough conditioners improve texture and shelf life but are processed additives that may not contribute positively to health.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: mejorador de masa (SIN 223, SIN 1001(i))
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Is Tricalcium Phosphate safe in this snack?
Medium
Tricalcium Phosphate is used here as stabilizer. Tricalcium phosphate is used as a leavening agent and anti-caking agent, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: fosfato tricálcico
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Is Ferrous Sulfate safe in this snack?
Medium
Ferrous Sulfate is used here as fortifier. Ferrous sulfate is added for iron fortification, which is beneficial, but its synthetic form raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: sulfato ferroso
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: 4102790
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Allergens detected: wheat
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