Is Nic Nacs Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lorenz
This page reviews Nic Nacs by Lorenz as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Modified Starch, Fully Hydrogenated Rapeseed Fat, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial flavoring and preservatives also impacts the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Modified starch and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.
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 peanuts (49%), providing a source of healthy fats and protein.
- Includes spices and paprika extract, which can enhance flavor naturally.
Concerns
- Modified starch and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.
- Presence of artificial flavoring and preservatives indicates a less natural composition.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Peanut Kernels safe in this snack?
Good
Peanut Kernels is used here as base. Peanut kernels provide a source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the snack's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erdnusskerne
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent in this product, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Starke
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Good
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a natural fat source, contributing to the texture and mouthfeel of the snack without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Ole (Sonnenblume)
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Good
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is another natural fat source that helps in achieving the desired texture and flavor in the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Ole (Raps)
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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 but may raise concerns for gluten sensitivity.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence in processed snacks can raise concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Table Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor, but excessive intake can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Modified Starch safe in this snack?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its quality and safety in food products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Fully Hydrogenated Rapeseed Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Fully Hydrogenated Rapeseed Fat is used here as base. Fully hydrogenated rapeseed fat is a processed fat that may raise health concerns due to its processing methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: ganz gehärtetes Rapsfett
Read the full ingredient profile for Fully Hydrogenated Rapeseed Fat
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Is Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is an artificial ingredient that can mask the natural flavors and raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma (enthält Weizen, Hefeextrakt)
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Is Smoked Flavor safe in this snack?
Bad
Smoked Flavor is used here as flavor. Smoked flavor is an artificial flavoring that may not provide the same quality as natural smoke flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Raucharoma
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as base. Sweet whey powder is a dairy-derived ingredient that adds flavor but may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Süßmolkenpulver
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Is Onion Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder is a natural flavoring agent that enhances the overall taste profile of the snack.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebelpulver
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Is Hydrolyzed Soy Protein safe in this snack?
Medium
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed soy protein is used for flavor enhancement but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hydrolisiertes Sojaeiweiß
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Is Leavening Agents Diphosphate Sodium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Medium
Leavening Agents Diphosphate Sodium Carbonates is used here as leavening agent. These leavening agents help the product rise but are processed ingredients that may not be ideal for all consumers.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel: Diphosphate, Natriumcarbonate
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Is Cheese Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Cheese Powder is used here as flavor. Cheese powder adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Käsepulver
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor profile and are generally considered beneficial in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is a natural colorant that enhances the visual appeal of the snack without health concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Paprikaextrakt
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: 3825450
More from this brand: Lorenz products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy , peanuts
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