Is Guava Pie Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Toni's Bakery
Toni's Bakery's Guava Pie is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Artificial Flavors.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition of Guava Pie includes several synthetic additives such as artificial flavors and food colorings (FD&C Yellow #5, #6, and Red #40), raising significant quality concerns. The presence of partially hydrogenated oils also indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Partially hydrogenated oils raise concerns due to their association with 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 guava pulp, providing a fruit component that adds flavor.
- Enriched wheat flour contributes some essential nutrients like niacin and folic acid.
Concerns
- Partially hydrogenated oils raise concerns due to their association with trans fats.
- Artificial flavors and colors (FD&C Yellow #5, #6, Red #40) indicate synthetic processing.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns.
- High sugar content from multiple sources can contribute to health risks.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Bleached Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Bleached Wheat Flour is used here as base. Bleached wheat flour is a refined grain product used as the main ingredient. Its processing raises concerns about nutrient loss compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Bleached wheat flour (enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin and folic acid)
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Is Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil is used here as base. Partially hydrogenated soybean oil is a processed fat that may 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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the pie but raises concerns about excessive intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Nonfat Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Nonfat Milk is used here as base. Nonfat milk adds moisture and flavor to the pie, providing some nutritional benefits without added fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat milk
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Is Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil is used here as base. Partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil is another source of trans fats, raising health concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil with mono and diglycerides
Read the full ingredient profile for Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that helps in the dough formation and moisture retention in the pie.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Whole Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Eggs is used here as base. Whole eggs provide structure and richness to the pie, contributing protein and essential nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole eggs
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Is Malted Barley Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Malted Barley Flour is used here as base. Malted barley flour is used for flavor and may enhance browning, but its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: malted barley flour
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in baked goods, contributing to overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Artificial Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are synthetic compounds used to enhance taste, raising concerns about their safety and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: artificial flavors
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Is Fd C Yellow 5 safe in this snack?
Bad
Fd C Yellow 5 is used here as colorant. FD&C Yellow #5 is a synthetic dye that may cause allergic reactions in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fd&c yellow #5
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Is Fd C Yellow 6 safe in this snack?
Bad
Fd C Yellow 6 is used here as colorant. FD&C Yellow #6 is another synthetic dye that can cause adverse reactions and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fd&c yellow #6
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Is Fd C Red 40 safe in this snack?
Bad
Fd C Red 40 is used here as colorant. FD&C Red #40 is a synthetic colorant linked to potential health risks, including hyperactivity in children.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fd&c red #40
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this snack?
Medium
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate to retard spoilage
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Is Guava Pulp safe in this snack?
Good
Guava Pulp is used here as base. Guava pulp is a natural fruit ingredient that adds flavor and some nutritional value to the filling.
Role in formula: base
Original: guava pulp
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used as a thickening agent in the filling, but its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used in the guava filling to achieve the desired consistency and moisture.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Fd C Red 40 safe in this snack?
Bad
Fd C Red 40 is used here as colorant. FD&C Red #40 is a synthetic colorant linked to potential health risks, including hyperactivity in children.
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: 3440693
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