Is Heinz Bread & Butter Slices Mildly Sweet And Spicy Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Heinz

This page reviews Heinz Bread & Butter Slices Mildly Sweet And Spicy by Heinz as a food. 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: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Polysorbate 80, Fd C Yellow No 5.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The ingredient list includes high fructose corn syrup and polysorbate 80, which are processed and raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color FD & C Yellow No.5 further indicates a less natural composition.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises health 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

  • Contains fresh cucumbers, providing a natural base for the product.
  • Includes mustard seed and celery seed, which add flavor and complexity.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises health concerns.
  • Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier that may pose safety questions due to its synthetic nature.
  • FD & C Yellow No.5 is an artificial colorant, indicating the use of synthetic additives.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.

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: 3350783

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Heinz — Heinz Bread & Butter Slices Mildly Sweet And Spicy 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product is flagged for: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises health concerns.; Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier that may pose safety questions due to its synthetic nature.; FD & C Yellow No.5 is an artificial colorant, indicating the use of synthetic additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Heinz — Heinz Bread & Butter Slices Mildly Sweet And Spicy has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
Our analysis notes: Contains fresh cucumbers, providing a natural base for the product.; Includes mustard seed and celery seed, which add flavor and complexity.. See the Pros section above.
Heinz — Heinz Bread & Butter Slices Mildly Sweet And Spicy has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: fresh cucumbers, distilled white vinegar, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Heinz — Heinz Bread & Butter Slices Mildly Sweet And Spicy has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Heinz products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The ingredient list includes high fructose corn syrup and polysorbate 80, which are processed and raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color FD & C Yellow No.5 further indicates a less natural composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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