Is Honey Roasted Nuts & Sea Salt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Be Kind
Be Kind's Honey Roasted Nuts & Sea Salt 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 Glucose Syrup, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes mixed nuts and honey, which are generally good. However, the presence of glucose syrup and sugar raises concerns about added sugars, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
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
- Mixed nuts provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
- Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Sugar is included, which contributes to the overall sugar content and may not align with health-conscious choices.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Mixed Nuts safe in this snack?
Good
Mixed Nuts is used here as base. Mixed nuts provide a source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mixed nuts (76%) (almonds, cashaws, peanuts)
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Honey is used here as flavor. Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor, enhancing the overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: honey
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the product, impacting health considerations.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Chicory Root Fiber safe in this snack?
Medium
Chicory Root Fiber is used here as fiber. Chicory root fiber is a prebiotic fiber that can aid digestion but may cause gastrointestinal discomfort in some individuals.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: chicory root fibre
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free ingredient that provides texture but lacks significant nutritional benefits compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: rice flour
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing to the overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt (1%)
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulsifier (soy lecithin)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is an added sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, which may not align with health-conscious choices.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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: 3370864
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Allergens detected: tree nuts , peanuts
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