Is Oatmeal Crumble Apple Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nature's Bakery
This page reviews Oatmeal Crumble Apple by Nature's Bakery as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes organic ingredients like whole wheat flour and oats, but also contains organic cane sugar and organic brown rice syrup, raising concerns about sugar content. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes organic ingredients like whole wheat flour and oats, but also contains organic cane sugar and organic brown rice syrup, raising concerns about sugar content. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Contains organic cane sugar and organic brown rice syrup, which may contribute to higher sugar levels.
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 organic whole grain oats, which provide fiber and nutrients.
- Uses organic apple puree, contributing natural flavor and moisture.
- Includes organic cinnamon, known for its flavor and potential antioxidant properties.
Concerns
- Contains organic cane sugar and organic brown rice syrup, which may contribute to higher sugar levels.
- Organic glycerin is a medium-processed ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
- Presence of organic natural flavors, which can be vague and may indicate processing.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.
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Is Organic Apple Filling safe in this snack?
Medium
Organic Apple Filling is used here as flavor. Organic apple filling combines various ingredients to provide sweetness and moisture, but includes organic cane sugar and brown rice syrup, raising concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Organic Apple Filling (Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Apple Puree, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Glycerin, Pectin, Citric Acid, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Natural Flavors, Trisodium Citrate)
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Is Organic Whole Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Organic Whole Wheat Flour is used here as base. Organic whole wheat flour serves as a nutritious base, providing fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Organic Whole Wheat Flour
Read the full ingredient profile for Organic Whole Wheat Flour
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Is Organic Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Organic Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Organic cane sugar is used for sweetness but is a processed ingredient that can contribute to higher sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Organic Cane Sugar
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Is Organic Whole Grain Oats safe in this snack?
Good
Organic Whole Grain Oats is used here as base. Organic whole grain oats add fiber and nutrients, enhancing the product's health profile and supporting the moderate rating.
Role in formula: base
Original: Organic Whole Grain Oats
Read the full ingredient profile for Organic Whole Grain Oats
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Is Organic Date Paste safe in this snack?
Good
Organic Date Paste is used here as sweetener. Organic date paste provides natural sweetness and fiber, contributing positively to the product's overall composition.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Organic Date Paste
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Is Organic Canola Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Organic Canola Oil is used here as base. Organic canola oil is a processed oil that serves as a fat source, raising some concerns about its processing level.
Role in formula: base
Original: Organic Canola Oil
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Is Organic Inulin safe in this snack?
Medium
Organic Inulin is used here as thickener. Organic inulin is a soluble fiber used for texture and sweetness, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Organic Inulin
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor without raising significant quality concerns, contributing positively to the product's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sea Salt
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is a common leavening agent that helps the product rise, with minimal quality concerns associated with its use.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: Baking Soda
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Is Organic Cinnamon safe in this snack?
Good
Organic Cinnamon is used here as flavor. Organic cinnamon adds flavor and potential antioxidant properties, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Organic Cinnamon
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: 3221960
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Allergens detected: wheat
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