Is Masitas Azucaradas Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gaona
Gaona's Masitas Azucaradas 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, Refined Beef Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes refined ingredients like sugar and refined beef fat, which raise quality concerns. Additives like INS 500ii and INS 503ii indicate processing, affecting overall safety.
Main concern
Refined sugar and beef fat are present, raising concerns about high processing levels.
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 enriched wheat flour, providing some essential nutrients like iron and folic acid.
- Coconut adds a natural flavor and texture, enhancing the product's appeal.
Concerns
- Refined sugar and beef fat are present, raising concerns about high processing levels.
- Additives like INS 500ii (sodium bicarbonate) and INS 503ii (ammonium bicarbonate) indicate synthetic processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour provides essential nutrients but is a refined ingredient, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: harina de trigo enriquecida ley 25.630 (Harina de trigo, Hierro, Ácido fólico, tiamina, Riboflavina, Niacina)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to high caloric content without nutritional benefits, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Refined Beef Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Refined Beef Fat is used here as base. Refined beef fat is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: grasa vacuna refinada
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a common ingredient that enhances flavor, but excessive intake can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sal
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Is Shredded Coconut safe in this snack?
Good
Shredded Coconut is used here as flavor. Shredded coconut adds natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: coco rallado
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is used as a leavening agent, effective in baked goods but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: INS 500ii
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Is Ammonium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Ammonium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Ammonium bicarbonate serves as a leavening agent, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: INS 503ii
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Is Vanilla Flavoring safe in this snack?
Medium
Vanilla Flavoring is used here as flavor. Vanilla flavoring enhances taste but may be synthetic, raising concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromatizante vainilla
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Is Coconut Flavoring safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Flavoring is used here as flavor. Coconut flavoring adds to the product's taste profile but may be synthetic, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromatizante coco
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Is Curcumin safe in this snack?
Medium
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin (E100) is a natural colorant derived from turmeric, used for coloring but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E100
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: 4106148
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