Is Kellogg's Eggo Waffles Thick & Fluffy Pumpkin Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kellogg's
Kellogg's Eggo Waffles Thick & Fluffy Pumpkin is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Kellogg's. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Aluminum Phosphate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes enriched flour and sugar, which are processed ingredients. The presence of sodium aluminum phosphate raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Enriched flour and sugar are processed ingredients that may raise 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
- Contains pumpkin, providing a natural flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes a variety of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A and calcium carbonate, enhancing nutritional value.
Concerns
- Enriched flour and sugar are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
- Sodium aluminum phosphate is a synthetic leavening agent, which can be viewed as a negative aspect in terms of ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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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 used as the main base in these waffles. While it provides structure, its processing raises 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 solvent. Water is a fundamental ingredient that acts as a solvent, essential for the batter's consistency and texture.
Role in formula: solvent
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 oil, contributes to moisture and texture but raises concerns due to the presence of palm oil.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (soybean, palm and/or canola oil)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high processing level and potential health concerns lower the overall quality rating.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture, contributing positively to the product's quality and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening. Sodium bicarbonate is a common leavening agent that helps the waffles rise, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate)
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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 the use of artificial additives in food products.
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 food?
Medium
Monocalcium Phosphate is used here as leavening. Monocalcium phosphate is another leavening agent that helps with the texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: monocalcium phosphate
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Is Molasses safe in this food?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds flavor and some nutrients, but it is still a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: molasses
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Is Cinnamon safe in this food?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon is a natural spice that enhances flavor and may provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cinnamon
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Is Nutmeg safe in this food?
Good
Nutmeg is used here as flavor. Nutmeg is a natural spice that adds flavor and aroma, positively impacting the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: nutmeg
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and balance sweetness, contributing to the overall taste profile of the waffles.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Ginger safe in this food?
Good
Ginger is used here as flavor. Ginger adds a warm flavor and may provide some health benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ginger
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Is Pumpkin safe in this food?
Good
Pumpkin is used here as base. Pumpkin contributes to flavor and color, providing some nutritional benefits and enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: base
Original: pumpkin
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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 and texture but may raise concerns for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey
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Is Allspice safe in this food?
Good
Allspice is used here as flavor. Allspice is a natural spice that enhances flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the waffles.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: allspice
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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 that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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: 2436572
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Allergens detected: soy , egg , wheat
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