Is Hot Chili Lime Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Favorite Day
This page reviews Hot Chili Lime by Favorite Day as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The product contains a mix of flavored peanuts and corn snacks. Ingredients like maltodextrin and sugar raise concerns about processing and potential additives, impacting the overall rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains a mix of flavored peanuts and corn snacks. Ingredients like maltodextrin and sugar raise concerns about processing and potential additives, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
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
- Includes peanuts, a source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the snack's nutritional profile.
- Chili and lime flavors provide a unique taste experience, enhancing the appeal of the product.
Concerns
- Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
- Presence of sugar in multiple forms indicates a higher level of processing, which can detract from overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts are a nutritious base ingredient, providing healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the snack's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanuts
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Is Peanut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Peanut Oil is used here as base. Peanut oil is used for frying and flavor enhancement, but it is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanut oil
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health concerns, indicating a moderate quality aspect.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing positively to the product's safety and quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Vinegar Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Vinegar Powder is used here as flavor. Vinegar powder adds flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about its overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vinegar powder (maltodextrin, white distilled vinegar)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for flavor enhancement but contributes to the processed nature of the product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: powdered sugar (sugar, corn starch)
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can affect blood sugar levels, indicating a moderate quality concern.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices (including paprika for flavor and color)
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Is Onion Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, supporting the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
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Is Lime Juice Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Lime Juice Powder is used here as flavor. Lime juice powder provides flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lime juice powder (maltodextrin, lime juice concentrate)
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Is Chili Pepper safe in this snack?
Good
Chili Pepper is used here as flavor. Chili pepper adds natural heat and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chili pepper
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Is Lactic Acid Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactic Acid Powder is used here as preservative. Lactic acid powder is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: lactic acid powder
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may detract from the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Lime Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Lime Oil is used here as flavor. Lime oil adds flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lime oil
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Is Yellow Corn Masa Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Yellow Corn Masa Flour is used here as base. Yellow corn masa flour is a natural ingredient used in corn sticks, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: yellow corn masa flour
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil is used for frying but is a refined oil, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: soybean oil
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for flavor enhancement, contributing to the processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Natural Flavoring safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavoring is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring enhances taste but may be derived from various sources, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavoring
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Is Annatto safe in this snack?
Medium
Annatto is used here as colorant. Annatto is a natural colorant used for visual appeal but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: annatto (color)
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: 3355469
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Allergens detected: peanut
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