Is Nestle Crunch Wafer Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nestle Nutrition
Nestle Crunch Wafer is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Nestle Nutrition. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Vegetable Fat And Oil, Flavoring affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and hydrogenated fats, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Emulsifier and stabilizers indicate a mix of quality and safety issues.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and 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 cocoa powder, which adds flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Soya lecithin serves as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients effectively.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
- Hydrogenated fats may pose health risks due to their processed nature.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product, raising concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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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 providing structure but is refined, which may reduce its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat-Flour
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Is Vegetable Fat And Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Vegetable Fat And Oil is used here as base. Hydrogenated palm kernel and palm oils are highly processed fats that can raise health concerns due to trans fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable-Fat-and-Oil (Hydrogenated-Palm-Kernel, Palm-Kernel, Hydrogenated-Palm, Sesame)
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Is Milk Solids safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Solids is used here as base. Milk solids provide creaminess and flavor but may raise concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk-Solids (Cow's-and-Buffalo's-Milk)
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder is a natural ingredient that adds flavor and may have some beneficial properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cocoa-Powder
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Is Soya Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soya Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soya lecithin is a common emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is derived from soy, which may be a concern for some.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Emulsifier (Soya-Lecithin)
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium bicarbonate acts as a leavening agent, helping the product rise but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Sodium-Bicarbonate
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Is Calcium Sulfate safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Sulfate is used here as stabilizer. Calcium sulfate is used as a stabilizer but is a synthetic compound that raises some safety concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Calcium-Sulfate
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a natural mineral, contributing to the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is often synthetic and can raise concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavoring
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: 4233518
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , wheat
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