Is Nicnacs XL Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lorenz
Nicnacs XL is a snack from Lorenz. 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 Sugar, Modified Starch, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and sodium also indicates a less favorable profile.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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
- Contains sugar, which raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Modified starch and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may indicate lower 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 Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Peanuts is used here as base. Peanuts provide healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erdnusskerne
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as base. Starch serves as a thickening agent, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Stärke
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil, but its refined nature may raise some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: pflanzliche Öle (Sonnenblume)
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is often used for frying; however, its processing can lead to quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Raps
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a staple ingredient, but it is refined and may not provide the same benefits as whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can contribute to health issues if 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 sodium intake is a health concern.
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 health effects.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Hydrogenated Rapeseed Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Fat is used here as base. Hydrogenated fats can contain trans fats, which are linked to various health issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: ganz gehärtetes Rapsfett
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Is Flavoring safe in this snack?
Medium
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is used to enhance taste but may include artificial components that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma (enthält Weizen, Hefeextrakt)
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Is Smoke Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Smoke Flavor is used here as flavor. Smoke flavor adds a distinct taste but may involve artificial processing methods.
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 spike blood sugar levels, raising health concerns.
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 byproduct that adds protein but may not be suitable for all diets.
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 adds flavor and has some health benefits, contributing positively to the product.
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 enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hydrolysiertes Sojaeiweiß
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Is Diphosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Diphosphate is used here as leavening agent. Diphosphate is a chemical leavening agent that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Backtriebmittel: Diphosphate
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Carbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium carbonate is a synthetic leavening agent that can raise quality concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: 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 often processed, which may affect its quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Käsepulver
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor naturally and can provide some health benefits.
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 adds color and flavor, contributing positively to the product's profile.
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: 3825447
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Allergens detected: wheat , peanuts
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