Is Hey! Salted Caramel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Wicklein
Wicklein's Hey! Salted Caramel is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Sweetened Condensed Milk.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup, which raise quality concerns. Lecithins and stabilizers indicate moderate processing, affecting overall safety.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including glucose syrup and sugar, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 nuts like almonds and hazelnuts, which provide healthy fats and flavor.
- Inclusion of dried figs adds natural sweetness and fiber, enhancing the product's appeal.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including glucose syrup and sugar, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Presence of emulsifiers like lecithin and stabilizers indicates a processed nature, which may affect quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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 Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mandeln
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Is Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnuts is used here as base. Hazelnuts are rich in nutrients and healthy fats, enhancing flavor and texture in this snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Haselnüsse
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Is Walnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Walnuts is used here as base. Walnuts are a source of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, adding health benefits to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Walnüsse
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness and calorie content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Whole Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Whole Milk Chocolate is used here as flavor. Whole milk chocolate adds flavor but contains sugar and emulsifiers, indicating a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Vollmilchschokolade
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Sweetened Condensed Milk safe in this snack?
Bad
Sweetened Condensed Milk is used here as sweetener. Sweetened condensed milk is high in sugar and calories, contributing to the overall sweetness of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: gesüsste Kondensmilch
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Condensed Milk
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Is Salted Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Salted Butter is used here as base. Salted butter adds flavor and richness but also increases sodium content, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: gesalzene Butter
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Is Pectins safe in this snack?
Medium
Pectins is used here as stabilizer. Pectins are natural stabilizers that help maintain texture but indicate some processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Pektine
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Alginate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium alginate is a synthetic stabilizer that raises concerns about processed ingredients in the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Natriumalginat
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising some transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may raise gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Dried Figs safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Figs is used here as base. Dried figs add natural sweetness and fiber, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: getrocknete Feigen
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Is Invert Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Invert Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and calorie content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Invertzuckersirup
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Is Dried Egg White safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Egg White is used here as base. Dried egg white adds protein but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnereitrockeneiweiss
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Is Liquid Whole Egg safe in this snack?
Medium
Liquid Whole Egg is used here as base. Liquid whole egg contributes to texture and flavor but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: flüssiges Vollei
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Is Sorbitol safe in this snack?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a humectant that helps retain moisture but can have laxative effects in high amounts.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Feuchthaltemittel: Sorbit
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Is Flower Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Flower Honey is used here as sweetener. Flower honey adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Blütenhonig
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Is Potato Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is a thickener that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Kartoffelstärke
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness, playing a crucial role in the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Salz
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Is Natural Aromas safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Aromas is used here as flavor. Natural aromas enhance flavor but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche Aromen
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Is Milk Protein safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein adds nutritional value but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milcheiweiss
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a leavening agent that helps the product rise but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel: Natriumhydrogencarbonat
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Is Wax Maize Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wax Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Wax maize starch is a thickener that improves texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Wachsmaisstärke
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Is Cinnamon safe in this snack?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon adds flavor and has antioxidant properties, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zimt
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: 3815711
More from this brand: Wicklein products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: wheat , egg , milk , nuts
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