Is Kellogg's Eggo Waffles Chocolatey Chip Banana Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kellogg's
This page reviews Kellogg's Eggo Waffles Chocolatey Chip Banana 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.
The ingredient list includes enriched flour and sugar, which indicate a processed composition. The presence of palm oil and artificial flavors raises quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient list includes enriched flour and sugar, which indicate a processed composition. The presence of palm oil and artificial flavors raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and dextrose 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
- Contains banana puree, providing some natural fruit content.
- Includes vitamins and minerals like calcium carbonate and vitamin B12, enhancing nutritional value.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and dextrose raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm oil is present, which is often criticized for environmental impact and health concerns.
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 carbohydrates but lacks the fiber of whole grains, raising concerns about nutritional quality.
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 and hydrator in the waffle mix, 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 issues when consumed in excess.
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 palm and soybean oil, is used for texture but raises concerns about health effects and sustainability.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (soybean, palm, palm kernel, and/or canola oil)
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Is Banana Puree safe in this food?
Good
Banana Puree is used here as natural_extract. Banana puree adds natural flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: banana puree
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide protein and contribute to the structure of the waffles, indicating a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs
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Is Leavening safe in this food?
Medium
Leavening is used here as emulsifier. Leavening agents like baking soda and sodium aluminum phosphate help the waffles rise but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: contains 2% or less of leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate)
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Is Cocoa safe in this food?
Good
Cocoa is used here as flavor. Cocoa adds flavor and some antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising some transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but contributes to sodium intake, which should be monitored.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but can contribute to high sugar levels in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Whey safe in this food?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey adds protein but is a dairy derivative, which may not be suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier to improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed health perceptions.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Chocolate safe in this food?
Medium
Chocolate is used here as flavor. Chocolate adds flavor but may contain added sugars and fats, raising concerns about overall healthiness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chocolate
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Is Nonfat Milk safe in this food?
Good
Nonfat Milk is used here as base. Nonfat milk provides some protein and calcium, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat milk
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as fortifier. Calcium carbonate is used to fortify the product with calcium but is a synthetic form that may not be as bioavailable as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: calcium carbonate
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Is Vitamin A Palmitate safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin A Palmitate is used here as fortifier. Vitamin A palmitate is a synthetic form of vitamin A used for fortification, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin A palmitate
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Is Reduced Iron safe in this food?
Medium
Reduced Iron is used here as fortifier. Reduced iron is added for fortification but is a synthetic form that may not be as effective as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: reduced iron
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Is Niacinamide safe in this food?
Medium
Niacinamide is used here as fortifier. Niacinamide is a synthetic form of vitamin B3 used for fortification, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: niacinamide
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Is Vitamin B6 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B6 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B6 is included for fortification but is a synthetic form that may not be as effective as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride)
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Is Vitamin B1 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B1 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B1 is added for fortification but is a synthetic form that may not be as effective as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride)
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Is Vitamin B2 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B2 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B2 is included for fortification but is a synthetic form that may not be as effective as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortifier
Original: vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B12 is used here as fortifier. Vitamin B12 is added for fortification but is a synthetic form that may not be as effective as natural sources.
Role in formula: fortifier
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: 2436646
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , soy
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