Is Heartland Harvest Trail Mix Chocolate Peanut Butter Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Star Snacks Co

Heartland Harvest Trail Mix Chocolate Peanut Butter is a snack from Star Snacks Co. 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 Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Vanillin.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes several synthetic additives like partially hydrogenated oils and artificial flavors, raising significant quality concerns. Ingredients such as sugar and corn syrup indicate high processing levels.

Main concern

Partially hydrogenated oils are present, raising concerns about trans fats and health risks.

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 peanuts, which provide a source of healthy fats and protein.
  • Includes banana chips, adding natural fruit flavor and some fiber.

Concerns

  • Partially hydrogenated oils are present, raising concerns about trans fats and health risks.
  • Artificial flavors like vanillin are included, indicating synthetic processing.
  • High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and corn syrup, raises quality concerns.
  • Preservatives like sulphur dioxide in raisins may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

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.

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: 3425571

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Allergens detected: peanut , milk

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains peanuts, which provide a source of healthy fats and protein.; Includes banana chips, adding natural fruit flavor and some fiber.. See the Pros section above.
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The composition includes several synthetic additives like partially hydrogenated oils and artificial flavors, raising significant quality concerns. Ingredients such as sugar and corn syrup indicate high processing levels. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We detected: peanut, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Star Snacks Co — Heartland Harvest Trail Mix Chocolate Peanut Butter has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Star Snacks Co products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Star Snacks Co — Heartland Harvest Trail Mix Chocolate Peanut Butter has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Main concerns for this product: Partially hydrogenated oils are present, raising concerns about trans fats and health risks.; Artificial flavors like vanillin are included, indicating synthetic processing.. See the full list above.
This product is flagged for: Partially hydrogenated oils are present, raising concerns about trans fats and health risks.; Artificial flavors like vanillin are included, indicating synthetic processing.; High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and corn syrup, raises quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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