Is Kellogg's Eggo Waffles Homestyle Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kellogg's
Kellogg's Eggo Waffles Homestyle is a food from Kellogg's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Aluminum Phosphate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched flour and vegetable oils, which are processed ingredients. The presence of sodium aluminum phosphate raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises safety 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.
- Contains eggs, which are a natural source of protein and essential nutrients.
Concerns
- Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises safety concerns.
- Vegetable oils, including palm oil, are processed and may have mixed health implications.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 added nutrients, but its refinement raises concerns about whole grain content.
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 Vegetable Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil, including soybean and palm, is used for texture but raises concerns about processing and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (soybean, palm and/or canola)
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs are a natural source of protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs
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Is Sodium Aluminum Phosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Aluminum Phosphate is used here as leavening. Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent that raises concerns about potential health risks associated with aluminum exposure.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: sodium aluminum phosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Aluminum Phosphate
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included in small amounts, contributing to sweetness but raising concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that can contribute to excessive sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Whey safe in this food?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a dairy byproduct that adds protein but may pose concerns 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 an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive with mixed health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this food?
Good
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene is a natural colorant derived from plants, providing color without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: beta-carotene for color
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as fortificant. Calcium carbonate is used to fortify the product with calcium but is a synthetic compound that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: calcium carbonate
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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 its synthetic nature raises questions about the quality of added nutrients.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: reduced iron
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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 used for fortification, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: fortificant
Original: vitamin A palmitate
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Is Vitamin B6 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B6 is used here as fortificant. Vitamin B6 is added for nutritional benefits 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 B12 safe in this food?
Medium
Vitamin B12 is used here as fortificant. Vitamin B12 is included for fortification, but its synthetic nature raises questions about the quality of added nutrients.
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: 2436453
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Allergens detected: egg , soy , wheat
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