Is Nut Mix - Berry Safe? Ingredient Analysis
OLW
Nut Mix - Berry is a snack from OLW. 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, Maltodextrin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several nuts and fruits, but also contains added sugars and thickeners. Ingredients like sugar and maltodextrin raise concerns about processed components.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugars in cranberries and blueberries raises quality 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 a variety of nuts like peanuts and cashews, which provide healthy fats and protein.
- Includes cranberries and blueberries, offering some natural fruit content.
- Peanuts and cashews are minimally processed, supporting a moderate rating.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugars in cranberries and blueberries raises quality concerns.
- Maltodextrin and xanthan gum are processed ingredients that may affect overall quality.
- Presence of sunflower oil in multiple ingredients indicates reliance on processed fats.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 are a good source of protein and healthy fats, contributing positively to the snack's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: jordnötter
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Is Cashews safe in this snack?
Good
Cashews is used here as base. Cashews provide healthy fats and minerals, enhancing the overall quality of the nut mix.
Role in formula: base
Original: cashewnötter
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Is Cranberries safe in this snack?
Medium
Cranberries is used here as flavor. Cranberries add natural sweetness and flavor but contain added sugar, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tranbär
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Is Honey Roasted Peanuts safe in this snack?
Medium
Honey Roasted Peanuts is used here as flavor. Honey-roasted peanuts add sweetness and flavor but include sugar and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: honungsrostade jordnötter
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Is Blueberries safe in this snack?
Medium
Blueberries is used here as flavor. Blueberries contribute natural flavor but also contain added sugar, which may affect the overall healthiness of the mix.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: blåbär
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is an added sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed content in the snack.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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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 blood sugar levels and is often used as a filler in snacks.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: förtjockningsmedel (xantangummi)
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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 that is often refined, raising concerns about the quality of fats in the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: solrosolja
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: 4058353
More from this brand: OLW products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut
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