Is Oat Vegan Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Green-Day
Green-Day's Oat Vegan Drink is reviewed here as a plant milk. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes water, oats, and canola oil, with added calcium and vitamins. However, the presence of canola oil raises concerns about processing and quality.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes water, oats, and canola oil, with added calcium and vitamins. However, the presence of canola oil raises concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Canola oil is a processed ingredient, raising concerns about quality.
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 oats, providing a source of whole grains and dietary fiber.
- Fortified with vitamins D, B2, and B12, enhancing nutritional profile.
- Calcium phosphates and carbonate contribute to calcium content.
- Vegan-friendly, suitable for plant-based diets.
Concerns
- Canola oil is a processed ingredient, raising concerns about quality.
- Contains added salt, which may not be necessary for all consumers.
- Fortification with synthetic vitamins may not appeal to all.
- Oat content is relatively low at 10%, limiting potential benefits.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this plant milk, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this plant milk?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this drink, essential for hydration and the base for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: voda
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Is Oats safe in this plant milk?
Good
Oats is used here as base. Oats provide a source of whole grains, contributing to dietary fiber and potential health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: oves 10%
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Is Canola Oil safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a processed oil, raising concerns about quality and health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: řepkový olej
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as acidulant. Calcium carbonate is added for fortification, providing calcium but is a synthetic compound that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: uhličitan vápenatý
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Is Calcium Phosphate safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Calcium Phosphate is used here as acidulant. Calcium phosphate is included for additional calcium content, though it is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: fosforečnan vápenatý
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Is Salt safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement, but its necessity in this drink can be debated.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sůl
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Is Vitamin D safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Vitamin D is used here as flavor. Vitamin D is added for fortification, enhancing nutritional value but is a synthetic addition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vitaminy: D
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Is Vitamin B2 safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Vitamin B2 is used here as flavor. Vitamin B2 is included for nutritional enhancement, though it is a synthetic vitamin.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vitaminy: B2
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Is Vitamin B12 safe in this plant milk?
Medium
Vitamin B12 is used here as flavor. Vitamin B12 is added for fortification, important for vegans but is a synthetic addition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vitaminy: B12
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: 4191928
More from this brand: Green-Day products in Zerotox
Similar products: plant_milk in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: oat
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