Is Miniature Cups Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Reese's Oreo
Miniature Cups is one of the dessert products analyzed by Zerotox for Reese's Oreo. The product scores 55/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Dextrose, Corn Syrup Solids affect the overall evaluation.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several synthetic and processed ingredients such as artificial flavor and tbhq, raising quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and multiple sugars further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains artificial flavor, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 milk chocolate, which provides a familiar taste and texture.
- Includes peanuts, adding a source of flavor and texture.
Concerns
- Contains artificial flavor, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Includes tbhq, a synthetic preservative that may pose safety concerns.
- High sugar content from multiple sources, indicating a processed composition.
- Presence of palm oil, which is often criticized for environmental impact.
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 dessert.
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this dessert?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides sweetness and creaminess but contains sugar and fats, raising concerns about high sugar content and processed fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate, skim milk, milk fat, lactose, lecithin (soy), pgpr)
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Is Peanuts safe in this dessert?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts add flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: peanuts
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Is Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the product's high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this dessert?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil, including palm oil, is used for texture but raises concerns due to its processed nature and environmental impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (palm oil, shea oil, sunflower oil, palm kernel oil, soybean oil, canola oil, &/or safflower oil)
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Is Dextrose safe in this dessert?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds to the overall sugar content, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Skim Milk safe in this dessert?
Good
Skim Milk is used here as base. Skim milk adds creaminess and some nutritional value, though it is processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: skim milk
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Is Corn Syrup Solids safe in this dessert?
Bad
Corn Syrup Solids is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup solids are a processed sweetener that contributes to the high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: corn syrup solids
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Is Lactose safe in this dessert?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar found in milk, contributing to sweetness but also adding to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: lactose (milk)
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Is Salt safe in this dessert?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor but is present in small amounts, posing minimal health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickener, which is generally safe but indicates processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapioca starch
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Is White Rice Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
White Rice Flour is used here as base. White rice flour is a processed ingredient that adds texture but lacks nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: white rice flour
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Is Artificial Flavor safe in this dessert?
Bad
Artificial Flavor is used here as flavor. Artificial flavor is a synthetic additive that raises concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: artificial flavor
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Is Baking Soda safe in this dessert?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is used for leavening but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional value.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: baking soda
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Is Cocoa Processed With Alkali safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cocoa Processed With Alkali is used here as base. This cocoa is treated to reduce acidity, which alters flavor but raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cocoa processed with alkali
Read the full ingredient profile for Cocoa Processed With Alkali
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Is Cornstarch safe in this dessert?
Medium
Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Cornstarch is used as a thickener, indicating processing and contributing little nutritionally.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: cornstarch
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Is Invert Sugar safe in this dessert?
Bad
Invert Sugar is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar is a processed sweetener that adds to the overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invert sugar
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Is Oat Flour safe in this dessert?
Medium
Oat Flour is used here as base. Oat flour adds texture but is processed, contributing less nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: oat flour
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this dessert?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that is generally safe but indicates processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Tbhq safe in this dessert?
Bad
Tbhq is used here as preservative. Tbhq is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: tbhq
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Is Citric Acid safe in this dessert?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to maintain freshness but is a processed ingredient with limited benefits.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid (to maintain freshness)
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: 2423139
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Allergens detected: peanut , milk , soy
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