Is Kellogg's Eggo Waffles Buttermilk Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kellogg's
Kellogg's's Kellogg's Eggo Waffles Buttermilk 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 Sodium Aluminum Phosphate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched flour and sugar, which indicate a processed product. The presence of sodium aluminum phosphate raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Main concern
Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent, raising quality concerns.
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.
- Buttermilk and eggs enhance flavor and texture, supporting overall quality.
Concerns
- Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent, raising quality concerns.
- High sugar content may indicate excessive processing, affecting healthfulness.
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 Enriched Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Flour is used here as base. Enriched flour is a processed ingredient providing essential nutrients but raises concerns due to its refined nature.
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 snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent and hydrates the mixture, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil, including soybean and palm, adds moisture but raises concerns about the use of palm oil and potential processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (soybean, palm and/or canola)
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Is Buttermilk safe in this snack?
Good
Buttermilk is used here as base. Buttermilk contributes to flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: buttermilk
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide protein and improve texture, indicating a higher quality ingredient in the formulation.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as leavening. Baking soda is a common leavening agent that helps the waffles rise but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate)
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Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate is used here as leavening. Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about its safety and processing.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: sodium aluminum phosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
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Is Monocalcium Phosphate safe in this snack?
Medium
Monocalcium Phosphate is used here as leavening. Monocalcium phosphate is a leavening agent that helps with rising but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: monocalcium phosphate
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar adds sweetness but contributes to the processed nature of the product, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but is present in small amounts, indicating a balanced formulation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: contains 2% or less of salt
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as fortificant. Calcium carbonate is used to fortify the product with calcium but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: calcium carbonate
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Is Vitamin A Palmitate safe in this snack?
Medium
Vitamin A Palmitate is used here as fortificant. Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A used 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 snack?
Medium
Reduced Iron is used here as fortificant. Reduced iron is added for fortification but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: reduced iron
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Is Vitamin B6 safe in this snack?
Medium
Vitamin B6 is used here as fortificant. Vitamin B6 is included for nutritional enhancement but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this snack?
Medium
Vitamin B12 is used here as fortificant. Vitamin B12 is added for fortification but is a synthetic form, raising concerns about quality.
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: 2436361
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy , egg
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