Is Guava Masa Real Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Toni's
Guava Masa Real is a food from Toni's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Sodium Aluminium Phosphate, High Fructose Corn Syrup.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic and processed ingredients such as partially hydrogenated soybean oil and potassium sorbate, raising quality and safety concerns. The presence of artificial color FD&C Red #40 further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to trans fats.
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 honey, a natural sweetener that may provide some flavor benefits.
- Includes whole eggs, which contribute to the product's structure and moisture.
Concerns
- Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is a processed fat that raises health concerns due to trans fats.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may pose quality concerns in processed foods.
- FD&C Red #40 is an artificial colorant linked to potential health issues, indicating a lack of natural ingredients.
- High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener associated with various health risks.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Bleached Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Bleached Wheat Flour is used here as base. Bleached wheat flour is a refined grain used for texture and structure in baked goods. Its processing raises concerns about nutrient loss.
Role in formula: base
Original: Bleached wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononotrate, riboflavin and folic acid)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and potential health risks when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil is used here as base. Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is a processed fat that can contain trans fats, which are linked to various health issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: partially hydrogenated soybean oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
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Is Nonfat Milk safe in this food?
Medium
Nonfat Milk is used here as base. Nonfat milk adds moisture and flavor but lacks the fat content that can enhance taste and texture in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat milk
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Is Sodium Aluminium Phosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Aluminium Phosphate is used here as leavening. Sodium aluminium phosphate is a leavening agent that raises concerns due to its aluminum content, which may have health implications.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: sodium aluminium phosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Aluminium Phosphate
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening. Sodium bicarbonate is a common leavening agent that helps baked goods rise but can contribute to sodium intake.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: sodium bicarbonate
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Is Mono Calcium Phosphate safe in this food?
Medium
Mono Calcium Phosphate is used here as leavening. Mono-calcium phosphate is a leavening agent that helps with the rising of baked goods but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: mono-calcium phosphate
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Is Whole Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Whole Eggs is used here as base. Whole eggs provide structure, moisture, and richness to baked goods, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole eggs
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness in baked goods, playing a crucial role in overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Honey safe in this food?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and moisture, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honey
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
High Fructose Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to various health risks, raising concerns about its use.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: high fructose corn syrup
Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as base. Wheat starch is used for texture and binding but is a processed ingredient that may lack nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat starch
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to high sugar content and potential health risks.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup
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Is Soy Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Flour is used here as base. Soy flour adds protein and texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: soy flour
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Is Malted Barley Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Malted Barley Flour is used here as base. Malted barley flour is used for flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient that may not offer substantial health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: malted barley flour
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit spoilage, raising concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate to regard spoilage
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Is Guava Pulp safe in this food?
Good
Guava Pulp is used here as flavor. Guava pulp is a natural ingredient that adds flavor and sweetness, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: guave pulp
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used for texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for hydration and texture in baked goods, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: water
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Is Fd C Red 40 safe in this food?
Bad
Fd C Red 40 is used here as colorant. FD&C Red #40 is an artificial colorant linked to potential health issues, indicating a lack of natural ingredients in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fd&c red #40
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: 3440694
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Allergens detected: wheat , milk , soy , egg
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