Is French Toaster Sticks Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eggo
French Toaster Sticks is a snack from Eggo. 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 Leavening.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched flour and sugar, with several synthetic additives like sodium aluminum phosphate. This raises concerns about the overall quality and processing level of the product.
Main concern
Includes sugar and fructose, which are processed sweeteners that may raise 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
- Enriched flour provides essential vitamins like B1, B2, and folic acid, contributing to nutritional value.
- Contains eggs, which are a good source of protein and essential nutrients.
Concerns
- Includes sugar and fructose, which are processed sweeteners that may raise quality concerns.
- Contains sodium aluminum phosphate, a synthetic leavening agent that raises safety questions.
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 Enriched Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Flour is used here as base. Enriched flour is a processed ingredient providing essential vitamins but raises concerns due to its refined nature.
Role in formula: base
Original: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [riboflavin], folic acid)
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent and does not raise any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Fructose safe in this snack?
Medium
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a processed sugar that contributes sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fructose
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs are a natural source of protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil (soybean, palm and/or canola) is a common ingredient but raises concerns due to potential processing and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (soybean, palm and/or canola)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that can contribute to health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Leavening safe in this snack?
Bad
Leavening is used here as stabilizer. Leavening agents like sodium aluminum phosphate are synthetic and raise safety concerns regarding their use in food.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but can raise concerns regarding sodium intake.
Role in formula: base
Original: contains 2% or less of salt
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Is Whey safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a dairy byproduct that adds protein but may be a concern for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is derived from soy, which may be an allergen for some.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as fortifier. Calcium carbonate is used as a fortifying agent but is a synthetic compound that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: calcium carbonate
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Is Reduced Iron safe in this snack?
Medium
Reduced Iron is used here as fortifier. Reduced iron is added for fortification but is a synthetic form of iron that may not be as bioavailable as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: reduced iron
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Is Vitamin A Palmitate safe in this snack?
Medium
Vitamin A Palmitate is used here as fortifier. Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A used for fortification, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin a palmitate
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Is Vitamin B6 safe in this snack?
Medium
Vitamin B6 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) is a synthetic form of vitamin B6 used for fortification, which may not be as effective as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this snack?
Medium
Vitamin B12 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B12 is added for fortification but is a synthetic form that may not be as bioavailable as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin B12
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: 2436042
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Allergens detected: soy , egg , wheat
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