Is Gluten Free Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nabisco
Nabisco's Gluten Free 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 ingredient review below focuses especially on Palm Oil, Artificial Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient list includes palm oil and artificial flavor, which raise concerns about processing and synthetic additives. The presence of sugar and invert sugar also indicates a high sugar content.
Main concern
Palm oil is a processed fat that raises environmental and 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 whole oat flour, which is a good source of fiber and nutrients.
- Uses xanthan gum as a thickener, which is generally safe and effective in gluten-free products.
Concerns
- Palm oil is a processed fat that raises environmental and health concerns.
- Artificial flavor indicates the presence of synthetic additives, which may affect product quality.
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness in this snack, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is White Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Good
White Rice Flour is used here as base. White rice flour serves as a gluten-free base, providing texture but lacking in fiber compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHITE RICE FLOUR
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as base. Tapioca starch is used for texture and binding, but it is a refined carbohydrate with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: TAPIOCA STARCH
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns due to its production methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: PALM OIL
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Is Canola Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a common cooking oil, but its processing and potential for GMOs raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: CANOLA OIL
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Is Whole Oat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Oat Flour is used here as base. Whole oat flour adds fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHOLE OAT FLOUR
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Is Cornstarch safe in this snack?
Medium
Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Cornstarch is used as a thickener, but it is a refined carbohydrate with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: CORNSTARCH
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Is Cocoa Processed With Alkali safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Processed With Alkali is used here as flavor. This cocoa adds flavor but is processed, which may reduce some of its natural benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI
Read the full ingredient profile for Cocoa Processed With Alkali
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Is Invert Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Invert Sugar is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar is a form of sugar that can enhance sweetness but contributes to high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: INVERT SUGAR
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier, which helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Good
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is a common leavening agent that helps the product rise without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: BAKING SODA
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is essential for taste, but excessive intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickener that helps improve texture in gluten-free products, generally considered safe.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: XANTHAN GUM
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Is Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Chocolate is used here as flavor. Chocolate adds flavor but may contain added sugars and fats, impacting overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CHOCOLATE
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Is Artificial Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. Artificial flavor is a synthetic additive that may raise concerns about product quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ARTIFICIAL 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: 3216114
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Allergens detected: soy
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