Is Flaming' Jalapeño Inferno Peanuts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Star Snacks
Flaming' Jalapeño Inferno Peanuts is a snack from Star Snacks. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Modified Corn Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient composition includes roasted peanuts and various oils, but also contains modified corn starch and natural flavors, raising concerns about processing and additives.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns regarding its quality and potential additives.
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
- Roasted peanuts provide a good source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall rating.
- The use of spices, including jalapeño pepper powder, adds flavor and enhances the sensory experience of the product.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns regarding its quality and potential additives.
- Natural flavors are often vague and can include various synthetic components, which may detract from the overall ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 the primary ingredient, providing healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEANUTS
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. A blend of oils including peanut, cottonseed, sunflower seed, canola, and/or rice bran oil is used for roasting, which raises concerns about the quality of the oils used.
Role in formula: base
Original: ROASTED IN VEGETABLE OIL (PEANUT, COTTONSEED, SUNFLOWER SEED, CANOLA, AND/OR RICE BRAN OIL)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in snack foods, contributing to the overall taste without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can enhance flavor but may raise concerns about added sugars in snack foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DEXTROSE
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices, including jalapeño pepper powder, contribute to flavor complexity and can enhance the overall sensory experience of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPICES (INCLUDING JALAPENO PEPPERS POWDER)
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Is Onion Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds flavor and depth to the product, enhancing the overall taste profile without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ONION POWDER
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder contributes to flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste experience of the peanuts.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GARLIC POWDER
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its quality and potential additives in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED CORN STARCH
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors can be derived from various sources, but their vague nature raises concerns about the specific components used in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVORS
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Is Smoke Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Smoke Flavor is used here as flavor. Smoke flavor adds a distinct taste but may be derived from artificial sources, raising concerns about the quality of flavoring agents.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SMOKE FLAVOR
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: 3425621
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Allergens detected: peanut
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