Is Maxx Double Dipped Almond-Vanilla Safe? Ingredient Analysis
K-Classic
Maxx Double Dipped Almond-Vanilla is a snack from K-Classic. 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 Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and milk derivatives also indicates a less clean composition.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including glucose syrup and sugar, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 roasted chopped almonds, providing a natural nut flavor and texture.
- Includes Bourbon vanilla extract, which is a natural flavoring enhancing the overall taste.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including glucose syrup and sugar, raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Contains emulsifiers like lecithin and mono- and diglycerides, which are processed ingredients that may affect quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack 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 snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Skimmed Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk serves as a primary ingredient, providing a dairy base with lower fat content, contributing to texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Entrahmte Milch
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Is White Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
White Chocolate is used here as flavor. White chocolate adds sweetness and creaminess but contains sugar and emulsifiers, raising concerns about processed content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: weiße Schokolade [Kakaobutter', Zucker, Magermilchpulver, Butterreinfett, Laktose, Emulgator: Lecithine (Soja)]
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate contributes to the product's sweetness and flavor profile but includes sugar and emulsifiers, indicating processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Milchschokolade [Zucker, Kakaobutter', Butterreinfett, Süßmolkenpulver, Kakaomasse', Magermilchpulver, Laktose, Emulgatoren (Lecithine (Soja), Polyglycerin-Polyricinoleat)]
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that adds to the product's sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat adds creaminess and texture but is a processed fat that may raise concerns about health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosfett
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Is Whipped Cream safe in this snack?
Medium
Whipped Cream is used here as base. Whipped cream contributes to the product's richness and texture but is a dairy product that may contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Schlagsahne
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Is Roasted Chopped Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Chopped Almonds is used here as natural_extract. Roasted chopped almonds provide a natural nut flavor and texture, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: geröstete gehackte Mandeln
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Is Caramel Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Caramel Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramel sugar syrup adds sweetness and color but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Karamellzuckersirup
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers are synthetic and may raise concerns about processed ingredients in the product.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Stabilizers safe in this snack?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like guar gum and locust bean gum help maintain texture but are processed ingredients that may affect quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisatoren (Johannisbrotkernmehl, Guarkernmehl)
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot concentrate is a natural colorant that adds visual appeal but is processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Karottenkonzentrat
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but may be derived from various sources, raising questions about its specific composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Bourbon Vanilla Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Bourbon Vanilla Extract is used here as natural_extract. Bourbon vanilla extract is a natural flavoring that enhances the product's taste profile, contributing positively to quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Bourbon-Vanilleextrakt
Read the full ingredient profile for Bourbon Vanilla Extract
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Is Natural Bourbon Vanilla Flavor safe in this snack?
Good
Natural Bourbon Vanilla Flavor is used here as natural_extract. This natural flavoring adds depth to the vanilla taste, supporting the overall flavor profile of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: natürliches Bourbon-Vanillearoma
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Bourbon Vanilla Flavor
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Is Extracted Ground Vanilla Beans safe in this snack?
Good
Extracted Ground Vanilla Beans is used here as natural_extract. Extracted ground vanilla beans provide authentic vanilla flavor, enhancing the product's quality and taste.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: extrahierte gemahlene Vanilleschoten
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: 3815339
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Allergens detected: tree_nut , milk , egg , gluten
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