Is Nut and Honey Bar Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Emco
This page reviews Nut and Honey Bar by Emco as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes roasted peanuts and almonds, but also contains dextrins and an emulsifier, which raises concerns about processing. The presence of sugar syrup and dextrose indicates a high sugar content, affecting overall quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes roasted peanuts and almonds, but also contains dextrins and an emulsifier, which raises concerns about processing. The presence of sugar syrup and dextrose indicates a high sugar content, affecting overall quality.
Main concern
Includes sugar syrup and dextrose, indicating high sugar content and potential health concerns.
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 roasted peanuts (45%) and almonds (13.5%), providing natural nut benefits.
- Honey (2.7%) adds a natural sweetener, contributing to flavor without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Includes sugar syrup and dextrose, indicating high sugar content and potential health concerns.
- Contains an emulsifier (wheat lecithin), which raises questions about processing and ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Roasted Peanuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Peanuts is used here as base. Roasted peanuts provide healthy fats and protein, contributing to the bar's nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pražené arašídy
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Is Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Sugar syrup is used for sweetness but raises concerns due to its high sugar content and processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirup z invertního cukru
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Is Roasted Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Almonds is used here as base. Roasted almonds add flavor and healthy fats, enhancing the nutritional profile of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: pražené mandle
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Is Roasted Walnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Walnuts is used here as base. Roasted walnuts contribute omega-3 fatty acids and additional protein, supporting overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: pražené vlašské ořechy
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Is Corn Rice Crisp safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Rice Crisp is used here as base. Corn-rice crisp adds texture but is primarily a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kukuřično-rýžová křupka
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that increases sweetness but contributes to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextróza
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and some beneficial properties without artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: med květový
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Is Rice Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is used as a binding agent but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: rýžová mouka
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Is Wheat Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Wheat lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgátor: lepkový lecitin
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation; its presence is common in snack foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sůl
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: 4193904
More from this brand: Emco products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , nuts
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