Is Gluten-Free Wafer With Lemon And Vit. C Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Green Day
This page reviews Gluten-Free Wafer With Lemon And Vit. C by Green Day as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes erythritol as a sweetener and non-hydrogenated vegetable oils, which are generally acceptable. However, the presence of multiple processed ingredients raises some quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes erythritol as a sweetener and non-hydrogenated vegetable oils, which are generally acceptable. However, the presence of multiple processed ingredients raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
The gluten-free mix contains several processed ingredients, such as corn starch and potato starch, which may raise concerns about overall quality.
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
- Erythritol is a natural sweetener that provides sweetness with fewer calories, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Non-hydrogenated vegetable oils like shea and coconut are less processed than hydrogenated alternatives, indicating a better quality fat source.
Concerns
- The gluten-free mix contains several processed ingredients, such as corn starch and potato starch, which may raise concerns about overall quality.
- The presence of table salt and raising agents like bicarbonate of soda indicates a reliance on additives, which can detract from the product's natural appeal.
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 Gluten Free Mix safe in this snack?
Medium
Gluten Free Mix is used here as base. The gluten-free mix includes corn starch, potato starch, corn flour, rice flour, guar gum, and soy fiber, which are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gluten free mix (corn starch, potato starch, corn flour, rice flour, goar gum and soy fiber)
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Is Non Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Non Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Non-hydrogenated vegetable oils like shea and coconut are less processed than hydrogenated oils, indicating a better quality fat source in this product.
Role in formula: base
Original: non-hydrogenated vegetable oil (shea and coconut)
Read the full ingredient profile for Non Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
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Is Erythritol safe in this snack?
Good
Erythritol is used here as sweetener. Erythritol is a natural sweetener that provides sweetness with fewer calories, contributing positively to the overall composition of the wafer.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sweetener erythritol
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement but its presence indicates reliance on additives, which can detract from the product's natural appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: table salt
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Is Bicarbonate Of Soda safe in this snack?
Medium
Bicarbonate Of Soda is used here as raising agent. Bicarbonate of soda acts as a raising agent, but its inclusion suggests a processed nature of the product, which may lower quality perception.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: raising agent bicarbonate of soda
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Rosemary Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Rosemary Extract is used here as natural_extract. Rosemary extract is a natural antioxidant that can help preserve freshness, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: rosemary extract
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Is Vitamin C safe in this snack?
Good
Vitamin C is used here as natural_extract. Vitamin C is included for its antioxidant properties, enhancing the nutritional profile of the wafer without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: vitamin C
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: 3797573
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut , sesame
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