Is Nutsy Caramelt Down Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Continente
Nutsy Caramelt Down is a snack from Continente. 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, Condensed Caramel Center, Glucose Syrup.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and stabilizers, which raise quality concerns. Ingredients like carrageenan and lecithin indicate a mix of good and bad components.
Main concern
High sugar content from ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup raises 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
- Contains natural flavors and cocoa powder, which can enhance taste without synthetic additives.
- Includes vegetable oils like shea and sunflower, which are generally considered better than animal fats.
Concerns
- High sugar content from ingredients like sugar and glucose syrup raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Carrageenan is a thickener that has raised safety concerns in some studies, indicating potential quality issues.
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 Skimmed Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Skimmed milk provides a source of calcium and protein while being lower in fat compared to whole milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: LEITE MAGRO
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Is Cream safe in this snack?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor but is a processed dairy product that increases fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: NATA (LEITE)
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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 concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AÇÚCAR
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Is Milk safe in this snack?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk is a source of essential nutrients like calcium and protein, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: LEITE
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Is Chocolate Chips safe in this snack?
Medium
Chocolate Chips is used here as flavor. Chocolate chips add flavor but may contain added sugars and fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: COM PEPITAS DE CHOCOLATE
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Is Condensed Caramel Center safe in this snack?
Bad
Condensed Caramel Center is used here as sweetener. This ingredient is high in sugar and processed, contributing to the overall sweetness and raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CENTRO DE CARAMELO CONDENSADO AÇUCARADO
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Is Hazelnut Paste safe in this snack?
Good
Hazelnut Paste is used here as base. Hazelnut paste provides flavor and healthy fats, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: PASTA DE AVELA
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Is Vegetable Fats And Oils safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Fats And Oils is used here as base. These fats can be healthier alternatives to animal fats but may still be processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: GORDURAS E OLEOS VEGETAIS
Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Fats And Oils
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for product consistency and does not raise any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: AGUA
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Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder is a concentrated source of nutrients, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: LEITE EMPO MAGRO
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this snack?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and flavor but is a source of cholesterol, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: GEMA DE OVO
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Is Alkalized Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Alkalized Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Alkalized cocoa powder is processed to reduce acidity, which may affect flavor and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CACAU EM PO ALCALINIZADO
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: XAROPE DE GLICOSE
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as base. Coconut fat is a source of saturated fat, which may raise health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: GORDURA DE COCO
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Is Low Fat Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Low Fat Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Low-fat cocoa powder adds flavor with fewer calories and fat compared to regular cocoa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CACAU MAGRO EM PÓ
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Is Caramelized Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Caramelized Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Caramelized sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that adds to the overall sugar content and raises concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: XAROPE DE AÇUCAR CARAMELIZADO
Read the full ingredient profile for Caramelized Sugar Syrup
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder provides flavor and antioxidants, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CACAU EM PO
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Is Stabilizers safe in this snack?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like guar gum and locust bean gum help maintain texture but may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: ESTABILIZADORES (GOMA DE ALFARROBA,GOMA DE GUAR)
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AROMA NATURAL
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Is Cocoa Paste safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Paste is used here as flavor. Cocoa paste adds flavor but may contain added sugars and fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: PASTA DE CACAU
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Is Emulsifier Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EMULSIONANTE (LECITINA (SOJA))
Read the full ingredient profile for Emulsifier Soy Lecithin
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and is a common ingredient in many food products.
Role in formula: base
Original: SAL
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Is Gelling Agents Pectins Carrageenan safe in this snack?
Medium
Gelling Agents Pectins Carrageenan is used here as stabilizer. Gelling agents help maintain texture but carrageenan has raised safety concerns in some studies.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: GELIFICANTES (PECTINAS, CARRAGENINA)
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Is Natural Vanilla Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Vanilla Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural vanilla flavor enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AROMA NATURAL DE BAUNILHA
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: 3997604
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , soy
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