Is Graham Bear Bites Cinnamon Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kodiak Cakes
Graham Bear Bites Cinnamon is a snack from Kodiak Cakes. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes whole grain wheat and graham flours, but also contains cane sugar and brown sugar, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. The presence of milk protein concentrate raises concerns about dairy content.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes whole grain wheat and graham flours, but also contains cane sugar and brown sugar, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. The presence of milk protein concentrate raises concerns about dairy content.
Main concern
Cane sugar and brown sugar are present, indicating added sugars that may raise 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 100% whole grain wheat and graham flours, providing fiber and nutrients.
- Includes cinnamon, which adds flavor and has potential antioxidant properties.
Concerns
- Cane sugar and brown sugar are present, indicating added sugars that may raise health concerns.
- Milk protein concentrate introduces dairy, which may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
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 Whole Grain Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Grain Wheat Flour is used here as base. Whole grain wheat flour serves as a primary ingredient, providing fiber and essential nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: 100% whole grain wheat flour
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Is Whole Grain Graham Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Grain Graham Flour is used here as base. Whole grain graham flour contributes to the fiber content and adds a distinct flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: 100% whole grain graham flour
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common ingredient that provides moisture but is a refined oil with mixed health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a necessary ingredient for hydration and texture in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Milk Protein Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Milk protein concentrate adds protein but may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk protein concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Milk Protein Concentrate
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds sweetness and moisture but is still a form of added sugar.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar
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Is Malted Barley safe in this snack?
Good
Malted Barley is used here as base. Malted barley contributes flavor and may enhance the texture of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: malted barley
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Is Egg Whites safe in this snack?
Good
Egg Whites is used here as base. Egg whites provide structure and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg whites
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Is Dried Honey safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Honey is used here as sweetener. Dried honey adds sweetness and flavor but is processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dried honey (honey, wheat starch)
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening. Sodium bicarbonate is a leavening agent that helps the product rise but is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: sodium bicarbonate
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Is Baking Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Powder is used here as leavening. Baking powder is used for leavening but contains synthetic components that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: baking powder
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Is Cinnamon safe in this snack?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon adds flavor and may have beneficial properties, enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cinnamon
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but contributes to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Cinnamon Flakes safe in this snack?
Good
Cinnamon Flakes is used here as flavor. Cinnamon flakes enhance flavor and provide a natural source of antioxidants.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cinnamon flakes (sugar, cinnamon)
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Is Sunflower Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower lecithin acts as an emulsifier, improving texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sunflower lecithin
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is essential for balancing sweetness in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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: 3400623
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Allergens detected: milk , egg
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