Is Nuts Fruit & Chocolate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pret A Manger
Nuts Fruit & Chocolate is a snack from Pret A Manger. 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 Shellac, Sugar, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains almonds and milk chocolate raisins, but also includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and palm oil, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Glucose syrup and maltodextrin are processed sugars that may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
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
- Almonds provide healthy fats and fiber, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Milk chocolate raisins add flavor and texture, enhancing the snack experience.
Concerns
- Glucose syrup and maltodextrin are processed sugars that may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient associated with environmental issues and health concerns.
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 Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds are a nutritious base ingredient, providing healthy fats, protein, and fiber, which support overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: almonds
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Is Milk Chocolate Raisins safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate Raisins is used here as flavor. Milk chocolate raisins add sweetness and flavor but contain sugar and processed chocolate, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: milk chocolate raisins
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Is Raisins safe in this snack?
Good
Raisins is used here as base. Raisins are a natural source of sweetness and provide some vitamins and minerals, contributing positively to the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: raisins
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Is Shellac safe in this snack?
Bad
Shellac is used here as glazing agent. Shellac is a synthetic glazing agent used for appearance but raises concerns due to its non-food origin and processing.
Role in formula: glazing agent
Original: glazing agents: shellac
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Is Gum Arabic safe in this snack?
Medium
Gum Arabic is used here as stabilizer. Gum arabic is a natural gum used as a stabilizer, but its processing raises some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gum arabic
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to excessive sweetness and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can lead to high sugar intake, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose syrup
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture but may contribute to high glycemic responses.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as fat. Coconut oil is a source of saturated fat, which raises some health concerns, particularly in high amounts.
Role in formula: fat
Original: coconut oil
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as fat. Palm oil is a highly processed fat associated with health and environmental concerns, impacting overall quality.
Role in formula: fat
Original: palm oil
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Is Sweetened Dried Cranberries safe in this snack?
Medium
Sweetened Dried Cranberries is used here as flavor. Sweetened dried cranberries add flavor but contain added sugars, which may raise concerns about sweetness levels.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sweetened dried cranberries
Read the full ingredient profile for Sweetened Dried Cranberries
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: 3963900
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Allergens detected: tree_nut , milk
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