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Is Herr's Sour Cream & Onion Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Herr's

This page reviews Herr's Sour Cream & Onion by Herr's as a snack. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Seasoning, Monosodium Glutamate, Corn Syrup Solids.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate and artificial flavor, indicating a highly processed composition with significant quality concerns.

Main concern

Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer, raising safety 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 real potatoes, providing a natural base for the snack.
  • Includes buttermilk solids and sour cream, contributing to flavor.
  • Dehydrated onion adds a natural taste element.
  • Cultures in nonfat milk may enhance flavor complexity.

Concerns

  • Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer, raising safety concerns.
  • Artificial flavor indicates the presence of synthetic additives.
  • Corn syrup solids contribute to processed sugar content.
  • Lactose and nonfat dry milk may pose issues for lactose-intolerant consumers.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack 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: 3281407

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: potatoes, buttermilk solids, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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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.
Herr's — Herr's Sour Cream & Onion has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Herr's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox gives Herr's — Herr's Sour Cream & Onion a safety score of 45 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Herr's — Herr's Sour Cream & Onion has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains real potatoes, providing a natural base for the snack.; Includes buttermilk solids and sour cream, contributing to flavor.; Dehydrated onion adds a natural taste element.. See the Pros section above.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer, raising safety concerns.; Artificial flavor indicates the presence of synthetic additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate and artificial flavor, indicating a highly processed composition with significant quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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