Is Granola Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Morrisons Savers
This page reviews Granola by Morrisons Savers 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: Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes oat flakes and honey, which are beneficial, but also contains sugar and rapeseed oil, raising quality concerns. The presence of almonds and raisins adds some nutritional value.
Main concern
Sugar is a refined sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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
- Oat flakes provide a good source of whole grains, contributing to dietary fiber.
- Honey is a natural sweetener that offers some antioxidant properties.
- Raisins and almonds add nutritional value, including vitamins and minerals.
- Desiccated coconut can provide healthy fats and flavor.
Concerns
- Sugar is a refined sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Rapeseed oil is a processed oil, which may have mixed health implications.
- The low percentage of almonds (1%) limits their nutritional contribution.
- Desiccated coconut may contain added sugars or preservatives, affecting 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
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 Oat Flakes safe in this snack?
Good
Oat Flakes is used here as base. Oat flakes are whole grains that provide dietary fiber and essential nutrients, supporting digestive health.
Role in formula: base
Original: Oat flakes
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is a processed oil used for texture and moisture, but its health implications can vary based on processing methods.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rapeseed oil
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Is Raisins safe in this snack?
Good
Raisins is used here as natural_extract. Raisins provide natural sweetness and are a source of vitamins and minerals, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: raisins (3%)
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as natural_extract. Almonds are nutrient-dense, providing healthy fats, protein, and fiber, although their low percentage limits their impact.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: almonds (1%)
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that offers some antioxidant properties, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honey
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Is Sunflower Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Sunflower Seeds is used here as natural_extract. Sunflower seeds are a source of healthy fats, protein, and vitamins, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: sunflower seeds
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Is Desiccated Coconut safe in this snack?
Medium
Desiccated Coconut is used here as natural_extract. Desiccated coconut adds flavor and texture but may contain added sugars or preservatives, which can affect quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: desiccated coconut
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: 3934696
More from this brand: Morrisons Savers products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: almond
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