Is Hiker's Trail Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Fairway

Hiker's Trail Mix is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Fairway. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Artificial Color, Corn Syrup affect the overall evaluation.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes several synthetic additives such as artificial colors and flavors, along with partially hydrogenated oils. These raise significant quality and safety concerns.

Main concern

Presence of artificial colors (e.g., FD&C Blue 1, Red 40) raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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 peanuts and almonds, providing some natural fats and protein.
  • Includes raisins, which offer natural sweetness and some fiber.

Concerns

  • Presence of artificial colors (e.g., FD&C Blue 1, Red 40) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a source of trans fats, which are linked to health risks.
  • Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to excessive sugar intake.
  • Use of artificial flavor (vanillin) indicates a reliance on synthetic ingredients.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

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

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.

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: 3464186

More from this brand: Fairway products in Zerotox

Similar products: snack in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: peanut , milk , soy

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Fairway — Hiker's Trail Mix has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains nuts like peanuts and almonds, providing some natural fats and protein.; Includes raisins, which offer natural sweetness and some fiber.. See the Pros section above.
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, soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Browse snack products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Main concerns for this product: Presence of artificial colors (e.g., FD&C Blue 1, Red 40) raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a source of trans fats, which are linked to health risks.. See the full list above.
Fairway — Hiker's Trail Mix has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Fairway products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Presence of artificial colors (e.g., FD&C Blue 1, Red 40) raises concerns about synthetic additives.; Partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil is a source of trans fats, which are linked to health risks.; Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to excessive sugar intake.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Fairway — Hiker's Trail Mix has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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.
Browse Fairway products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.

Safer alternatives from Fairway

These same-brand alternatives currently score higher and may fit cautious buyers better: