Is Heartland Harvest Energy Blend Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Star Snacks Co
Heartland Harvest Energy Blend is a snack from Star Snacks Co. 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 honey roasted peanuts and sesame sticks, which contain sugars and processed oils. These ingredients raise concerns about added sugars and synthetic additives, impacting the overall quality rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes honey roasted peanuts and sesame sticks, which contain sugars and processed oils. These ingredients raise concerns about added sugars and synthetic additives, impacting the overall quality rating.
Main concern
The presence of sugar and maltodextrin in honey roasted peanuts indicates added sugars, which can raise quality 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
- Honey roasted peanuts provide a source of natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the snack's appeal.
- The inclusion of mixed nuts offers healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile of the blend.
Concerns
- The presence of sugar and maltodextrin in honey roasted peanuts indicates added sugars, which can raise quality concerns.
- Oil roasted mixed nuts are processed in vegetable oils, which may introduce unhealthy fats into the product.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Honey Roasted Peanuts safe in this snack?
Medium
Honey Roasted Peanuts is used here as flavor. Honey roasted peanuts add sweetness and flavor to the blend, but the added sugar and oils raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Honey roasted peanuts (peanuts roasted in vegetable oil [peanut, cottonseed, sunflower seed, and/or canola], sugar, honey, maltodextrin, fructose, corn starch, salt, xanthan gum, natural honey flavor)
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Is Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks safe in this snack?
Medium
Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks is used here as flavor. These sticks provide a crunchy texture and flavor, but the honey coating and added sugars may detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: honey roasted sesame sticks (unbleached wheat flour with malted barley flour, soybean oil, sesame seeds, honey coating [sugar, wheat starch, honey], bulgur wheat, beet powder and turmeric for color)
Read the full ingredient profile for Honey Roasted Sesame Sticks
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Is Oil Roasted Mixed Nuts safe in this snack?
Medium
Oil Roasted Mixed Nuts is used here as flavor. Mixed nuts offer healthy fats and protein, but their roasting in vegetable oils raises concerns about the quality of fats used.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: oil roasted mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, and pecans, roasted in vegetable oil [peanut, cottonseed, sunflower seed, and/or canola], 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: 3425573
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Allergens detected: peanut , wheat , soy
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