Lentil Puffs product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Lentil Puffs Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Snackrite

Snackrite's Lentil Puffs 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 Sugar, Flavouring.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes red lentil flour and kibbled rice as primary ingredients, but also contains sugar and potato maltodextrin, raising concerns about processed components. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients results in a moderate rating.

Main concern

Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a snack product, potentially affecting health.

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

  • Red lentil flour provides a source of plant-based nutrition, contributing positively to the overall composition.
  • Onion powder and garlic powder add flavor while being natural ingredients, enhancing the product's taste profile.

Concerns

  • Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a snack product, potentially affecting health.
  • Potato maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns due to its high glycemic index.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3852234

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Frequently asked questions

Snackrite — Lentil Puffs has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
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Snackrite — Lentil Puffs has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Snackrite products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes red lentil flour and kibbled rice as primary ingredients, but also contains sugar and potato maltodextrin, raising concerns about processed components. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients results in a moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a snack product, potentially affecting health.; Potato maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns due to its high glycemic index.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Zerotox gives Snackrite — Lentil Puffs a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Snackrite — Lentil Puffs has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: red lentil flour, onion powder, tomato powder. See the Ingredients section above.

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