Is Marketside Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marketside
This page reviews Marketside by Marketside as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like margarine and semi-sweet chocolate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and artificial colors further impacts the overall safety assessment.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like margarine and semi-sweet chocolate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of emulsifiers and artificial colors further impacts the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Margarine contains palm oil and mono- and diglycerides, raising concerns about processed fats.
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 rolled oats, which provide some whole grain benefits and fiber.
- Natural vanilla extract is included, enhancing flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Margarine contains palm oil and mono- and diglycerides, raising concerns about processed fats.
- Semi-sweet chocolate includes sugar and soy lecithin, indicating high sugar content and emulsifiers.
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 snack and why it matters.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and carbohydrates. It's a staple in baked goods, contributing to texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Semi Sweet Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Semi Sweet Chocolate is used here as flavor. Semi-sweet chocolate adds sweetness and flavor but contains sugar and emulsifiers, which may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: semi-sweet chocolate (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin [an emulsifier], natural vanilla extract, salt, milk)
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Is Margarine safe in this snack?
Medium
Margarine is used here as emulsifier. Margarine is used for moisture and texture but contains palm oil and mono- and diglycerides, which are processed fats that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: margarine (palm oil, soybean oil, water, salt, mono - and diglycerides [mono-and diglycerides, mixed tocopherols {antioxidant}, ascorbic acid {antioxidant}, citric acid {antioxidant}], soy lecithin [an emulsifier], natural flavor, annatto extract [color], turmeric oleoresin [color], vitamin a palmitate)
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar contributes sweetness and moisture but is a refined sugar, raising concerns about high sugar content in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar
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Is Rolled Oats safe in this snack?
Good
Rolled Oats is used here as base. Rolled oats provide fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition and offering some health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: rolled oats
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and moisture, though it is still a sugar source.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honey
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Is Cinnamon safe in this snack?
Good
Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Cinnamon adds flavor and has some potential health benefits, contributing positively to the overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cinnamon
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Is Invert Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Invert Syrup is used here as sweetener. Invert syrup is a processed sweetener that can increase sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invert syrup
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances taste but may be processed, raising questions about its purity and source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural vanilla flavor
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Is Fructose safe in this snack?
Medium
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that can contribute to sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fructose
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Good
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is a common leavening agent that helps the product rise, posing no significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: baking soda
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is essential for taste, with no significant safety concerns in moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Eggs safe in this snack?
Good
Eggs is used here as binding agent. Eggs provide structure and moisture, contributing positively to texture and flavor in baked goods.
Role in formula: binding agent
Original: eggs
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: 3355058
More from this brand: Marketside products in Zerotox
Similar products: snack in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , eggs , wheat , soy
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