Is Kellogg's Eggo Pancakes Maple Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kellogg's
This page reviews Kellogg's Eggo Pancakes Maple by Kellogg's as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Corn Syrup Solids.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched flour and sugar, with several processed ingredients like vegetable oil and corn syrup solids. These raise concerns about overall quality and processing levels.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and corn syrup solids 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
- Enriched flour provides added vitamins and minerals, contributing to nutritional value.
- Contains buttermilk and eggs, which are natural ingredients enhancing flavor and texture.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and corn syrup solids raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Includes vegetable oils, which may be refined and processed, impacting overall ingredient 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
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Enriched Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Flour is used here as base. Enriched flour is a processed ingredient providing essential nutrients but lacks the fiber of whole grains, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [riboflavin], folic acid)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent in the batter, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar adds sweetness but contributes to high caloric content and potential health concerns with excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil, including soybean and palm oil, is used for moisture but may be highly processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (soybean, palm and/or canola oil)
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Is Buttermilk safe in this food?
Good
Buttermilk is used here as base. Buttermilk is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor and provides some nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: buttermilk
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs contribute protein and improve texture, making them a beneficial ingredient in this product.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs
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Is Leavening Agents safe in this food?
Medium
Leavening Agents is used here as leavening. Leavening agents like sodium bicarbonate help the pancakes rise but are processed ingredients that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: contains 2% or less of leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate)
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but are often vague in origin, raising questions about their quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a common ingredient that enhances flavor without significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Fructose safe in this food?
Medium
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a sugar that adds sweetness but can contribute to health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fructose
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Is Rice Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is a gluten-free ingredient that adds texture but is less nutritious than whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: rice flour
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Is Corn Cereal safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Cereal is used here as base. Corn cereal adds texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: corn cereal
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Is Cornstarch safe in this food?
Medium
Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Cornstarch is used as a thickener but is a refined ingredient that lacks nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: cornstarch
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Is Yellow Corn Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Yellow Corn Flour is used here as base. Yellow corn flour adds texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: yellow corn flour
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Is Corn Syrup Solids safe in this food?
Bad
Corn Syrup Solids is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup solids are a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup solids
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Is Cocoa Processed With Alkali safe in this food?
Medium
Cocoa Processed With Alkali is used here as flavor. Cocoa processed with alkali is used for flavor but may have reduced antioxidant properties compared to natural cocoa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa processed with alkali
Read the full ingredient profile for Cocoa Processed With Alkali
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient with mixed quality implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Vitamin A Palmitate safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin A Palmitate is used here as fortificant. Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A added for fortification, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: Vitamin A palmitate
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Is Reduced Iron safe in this food?
Medium
Reduced Iron is used here as fortificant. Reduced iron is added for fortification but is a processed form of iron that may not be as bioavailable as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: reduced iron
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Is Niacinamide safe in this food?
Medium
Niacinamide is used here as fortificant. Niacinamide is a synthetic form of vitamin B3 used for fortification, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: niacinamide
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Is Vitamin B6 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B6 is used here as fortificant. Vitamin B6 is added for fortification but is a synthetic form that may not be as beneficial as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
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Is Vitamin B1 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B1 is used here as fortificant. Vitamin B1 is added for fortification but is a synthetic form that may not be as beneficial as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride)
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Is Vitamin B2 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B2 is used here as fortificant. Vitamin B2 is added for fortification but is a synthetic form that may not be as beneficial as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B12 is used here as fortificant. Vitamin B12 is added for fortification but is a synthetic form that may not be as beneficial as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: vitamin B12
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: 2436469
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Allergens detected: wheat , egg , soy
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