Is Mystery Flavour Super Mario Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pringles
Mystery Flavour Super Mario is a snack from Pringles. It has a Zerotox safety score of 55/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Lactose, Maltodextrin, Sugar.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The ingredient list includes several processed components like maltodextrin and monosodium glutamate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colors and preservatives further indicates a highly processed composition.
Main concern
Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about its health implications.
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 spices like chili and garlic powder, which can enhance flavor.
- Includes buttermilk powder, adding a creamy texture and taste.
Concerns
- Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about its health implications.
- Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that can cause sensitivity in some individuals.
- Presence of artificial colors like annatto and paprika extract raises quality concerns.
- Includes preservatives like sodium diacetate, indicating a highly processed product.
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 Potato Puree Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Potato Puree Powder is used here as base. Potato puree powder serves as a primary ingredient, providing texture and flavor. However, it is a processed form of potato, which may raise concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kartoffelpüreepulver
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for frying and adds fat content. While it is a common cooking oil, its refined nature may raise some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure. However, it is refined and may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Corn Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Flour is used here as base. Corn flour contributes to texture and flavor. It is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Maismehl
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is used for texture and is gluten-free. However, it is a refined ingredient that may lack nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reismehl
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Is Lactose safe in this snack?
Bad
Lactose is used here as flavor. Lactose is a sugar derived from milk, used for flavor. It may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Laktose (Milch)
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener. It raises concerns due to its high glycemic index and potential health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to empty calories and potential health risks when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this snack?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that can cause sensitivity in some individuals, raising concerns about its safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Geschmacksverstärker Mononatriumglutamat
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Is Disodium 5 Ribonucleotide safe in this snack?
Bad
Disodium 5 Ribonucleotide is used here as flavor. Disodium 5'-ribonucleotide is a flavor enhancer that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dinatrium-5'-ribonucleotid
Read the full ingredient profile for Disodium 5 Ribonucleotide
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Is Onion Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebelpulver
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices like chili and jalapeno powder enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze (Chili-Pulver, Jalapenopulver)
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Is Buttermilk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Buttermilk Powder is used here as base. Buttermilk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Buttermilchpulver (Milch)
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Is Sodium Diacetate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Diacetate is used here as preservative. Sodium diacetate is a preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Natriumdiacetat
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Is Malic Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is used to enhance flavor and acidity but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Apfelsäure
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a common acidulant that enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citronensäure
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Is Herb Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Herb Extract is used here as natural_extract. Herb extract adds natural flavor and may provide some beneficial properties, enhancing the product's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Heleextrakt
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder is a natural flavoring agent that enhances taste and adds potential health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauchpulver
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Is Tomato Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Tomato Powder is used here as flavor. Tomato powder contributes flavor and color naturally, positively impacting the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenpulver
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Is Flavors safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Flavors are often synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aromen
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Is Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickener and stabilizer but is a processed ingredient that may not offer significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maisstärke
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Is Coloring Paprika Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Coloring Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is a natural colorant that enhances appearance but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff (Paprikaextrakt)
Read the full ingredient profile for Coloring Paprika Extract
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener. It raises concerns due to its high glycemic index and potential health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Emulsifier E471 safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed additive that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulgator (E471)
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Is Coloring Annatto Norbixin safe in this snack?
Medium
Coloring Annatto Norbixin is used here as colorant. Annatto norbixin is a natural colorant used for appearance but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff (Annatto Norbixin)
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: 3948041
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , soy
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