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Is Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Whole Grain Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Pepperidge Farm

This page reviews Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Whole Grain by Pepperidge Farm as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The ingredient analysis shows a mix of good and medium quality components. Whole wheat flour and cheddar cheese are beneficial, while autolyzed yeast extract raises concerns about processing.

Main concern

Autolyzed yeast extract is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about 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

  • Whole wheat flour provides dietary fiber, contributing positively to the overall composition.
  • Cheddar cheese adds flavor and some nutritional value, enhancing the product's appeal.

Concerns

  • Autolyzed yeast extract is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about additives.
  • The presence of multiple vegetable oils indicates a level of processing that could affect quality.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

  • Is Whole Wheat Flour safe in this snack?

    Good

    Whole Wheat Flour is used here as base. Whole wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing fiber and essential nutrients, supporting a healthier snack option.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: whole wheat flour

  • Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this snack?

    Medium

    Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour is processed to add back nutrients but lacks the fiber of whole grains, raising some quality concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: enriched wheat flour

    Read the full ingredient profile for Enriched Wheat Flour

  • Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this snack?

    Good

    Cheddar Cheese is used here as flavor. Cheddar cheese contributes flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the overall taste profile of the crackers.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: cheddar cheese

    Read the full ingredient profile for Cheddar Cheese

  • Is Autolyzed Yeast Extract safe in this snack?

    Bad

    Autolyzed Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Autolyzed yeast extract is a processed flavor enhancer that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential additives.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: autolyzed yeast extract

    Read the full ingredient profile for Autolyzed Yeast Extract

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: 3278326

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Allergens detected: milk , wheat

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Frequently asked questions

Pepperidge Farm — Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Whole Grain has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: whole wheat flour, cheddar cheese. See the Ingredients section above.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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Pepperidge Farm — Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Whole Grain has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Whole wheat flour provides dietary fiber, contributing positively to the overall composition.; Cheddar cheese adds flavor and some nutritional value, enhancing the product's appeal.. See the Pros section above.
The ingredient analysis shows a mix of good and medium quality components. Whole wheat flour and cheddar cheese are beneficial, while autolyzed yeast extract raises concerns about processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Autolyzed yeast extract is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about additives.; The presence of multiple vegetable oils indicates a level of processing that could affect quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Pepperidge Farm — Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Whole Grain a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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