Is Fruit And Nut Trail Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Clover Valley
This page reviews Fruit And Nut Trail Mix by Clover Valley as a snack. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Natural Banana Flavor, Dried Sweetened Cranberries.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several sugars and synthetic additives like sodium metabisulfite and artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6), indicating significant quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including added sugars and sweetened fruits, 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
- Contains natural ingredients like raisins and dried fruits, which provide some nutritional benefits.
- Includes coconut oil, a natural fat source that can be beneficial in moderation.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including added sugars and sweetened fruits, raises health concerns.
- Presence of artificial colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6) and preservatives like sodium metabisulfite 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
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 Raisins safe in this snack?
Good
Raisins is used here as base. Raisins are dried grapes that provide natural sweetness and some fiber, contributing positively to the mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: raisins
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Is Banana Chips safe in this snack?
Medium
Banana Chips is used here as base. Banana chips are often fried or sweetened, which can add sugars and fats, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: banana chips
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Is Banana safe in this snack?
Good
Banana is used here as base. Fresh bananas add natural sweetness and nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: banana
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a natural fat that can provide energy but is high in saturated fat, which should be consumed in moderation.
Role in formula: base
Original: coconut oil
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Added sugar increases the overall sugar content significantly, raising health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Natural Banana Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural Banana Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural banana flavor is a processed ingredient that may not provide the same benefits as whole fruit, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural banana flavor
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Is Roasted Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted peanuts provide protein and healthy fats, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: roasted peanuts
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a good source of protein and healthy fats, enhancing the overall quality of the trail mix.
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. Vegetable oil is often refined and may contain unhealthy fats, raising concerns about its quality in this mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil
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Is Peanut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Peanut Oil is used here as base. Peanut oil is a common cooking oil that can add flavor but is high in calories and may not be the healthiest choice.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanut oil
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Is Cottonseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Cottonseed Oil is used here as base. Cottonseed oil is often refined and may contain unhealthy fats, raising concerns about its quality in this mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: cottonseed oil
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Is Sunflower Seed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Seed Oil is used here as base. Sunflower seed oil is a common cooking oil that can be high in omega-6 fatty acids, which may not be ideal in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower seed oil
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Is Canola Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is often refined and may contain unhealthy fats, raising concerns about its quality in this mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: canola oil
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and is generally safe in moderation, contributing to the overall taste of the mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Dried Sweetened Cranberries safe in this snack?
Bad
Dried Sweetened Cranberries is used here as base. Dried sweetened cranberries contain added sugars, which increase the overall sugar content and raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: dried sweetened cranberries
Read the full ingredient profile for Dried Sweetened Cranberries
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Is Cranberries safe in this snack?
Good
Cranberries is used here as base. Cranberries provide natural flavor and antioxidants, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: cranberries
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, but its presence indicates processing and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Elderberry Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Elderberry Juice Concentrate is used here as base. Elderberry juice concentrate adds natural flavor and antioxidants, enhancing the overall quality of the mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: elderberry juice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Elderberry Juice Concentrate
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Is Color safe in this snack?
Bad
Color is used here as colorant. The term 'color' suggests the presence of artificial colorants, which raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: color
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is often refined and may contain unhealthy fats, raising concerns about its quality in this mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Pineapple safe in this snack?
Good
Pineapple is used here as base. Pineapple adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality of the mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: pineapple
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Is Dried Pineapple safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Pineapple is used here as base. Dried pineapple may contain added sugars, which can increase the overall sugar content and raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: dried pineapple
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, but its presence indicates processing and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Sodium Metabisulfite safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Metabisulfite is used here as preservative. Sodium metabisulfite is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium metabisulfite
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Is Dried Papaya safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Papaya is used here as base. Dried papaya may contain added sugars, which can increase the overall sugar content and raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: dried papaya
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Is Papaya safe in this snack?
Good
Papaya is used here as base. Fresh papaya adds natural sweetness and nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: papaya
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Added sugar increases the overall sugar content significantly, raising health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Sulfur Dioxide safe in this snack?
Bad
Sulfur Dioxide is used here as preservative. Sulfur dioxide is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sulfur dioxide
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Is Yellow 5 safe in this snack?
Bad
Yellow 5 is used here as colorant. Yellow 5 is an artificial colorant that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: yellow 5
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Is Yellow 6 safe in this snack?
Bad
Yellow 6 is used here as colorant. Yellow 6 is an artificial colorant that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: yellow 6
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: 3425608
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Allergens detected: peanut
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