Is Nutri Chicha Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Los Andes
Nutri Chicha is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Los Andes. 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 Refined Sugar affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes refined sugar and powdered milk, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of vitamins and minerals indicates some nutritional value.
Main concern
Refined sugar raises concerns about high processing 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 vitamins and minerals, contributing to nutritional value.
- Powdered milk provides a source of calcium and protein.
- Rice flour is gluten-free, suitable for those with gluten intolerance.
Concerns
- Refined sugar raises concerns about high processing and potential health impacts.
- Powdered milk may contain additives that could affect quality.
- Flavoring agents like vanilla may be synthetic, raising quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Precooked Rice Flour safe in this food?
Good
Precooked Rice Flour is used here as base. Precooked rice flour serves as the main ingredient, providing a gluten-free carbohydrate source. Its minimal processing indicates a relatively good quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Harina de arroz precocida
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Is Whole Powdered Milk safe in this food?
Medium
Whole Powdered Milk is used here as base. Whole powdered milk adds protein and calcium but may contain additives. Its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: leche en polvo completa
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Is Refined Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Refined Sugar is used here as sweetener. Refined sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to calorie content without nutritional benefits, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar refinado
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Is Vanilla Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Vanilla flavoring may be synthetic, which raises concerns about artificial additives and their impact on overall product quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sabor a vainilla
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Is Vitamins And Minerals safe in this food?
Good
Vitamins And Minerals is used here as base. Vitamins and minerals enhance the nutritional profile of the product, indicating an effort to provide essential nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: vitaminas y minerales
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: 4069183
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Allergens detected: milk
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