Is Omg's Chocolaty Clusters Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Omg's Candy
This page reviews Omg's Chocolaty Clusters by Omg's Candy as a snack. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Fructose.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several problematic ingredients such as partially hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup, indicating significant quality concerns. The presence of synthetic additives raises safety issues.
Main concern
Partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil raises concerns due to trans fats and health implications.
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 almonds, which provide some nutritional benefits and contribute to texture.
- Includes honey, a natural sweetener that may offer some flavor complexity.
Concerns
- Partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil raises concerns due to trans fats and health implications.
- High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to various health issues.
- Presence of synthetic emulsifiers like soy lecithin and glyceryl lacto esters raises quality concerns.
- Contains multiple sugars, including sugar and brown sugar syrup, indicating high sweetness and potential over-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
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the product but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil is used here as base. This ingredient is a source of trans fats, which are associated with negative health effects, including heart disease.
Role in formula: base
Original: partially hydrogenated palm kernel and cottonseed oils
Read the full ingredient profile for Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Is Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Almonds is used here as base. Almonds provide some nutritional benefits, including healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: almonds
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Is Nonfat Dry Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Nonfat Dry Milk is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for lactose-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat dry milk
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Is Cocoa Corn Meal safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Corn Meal is used here as flavor. Cocoa corn meal adds chocolate flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not provide the same benefits as pure cocoa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cocoa corn meal
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may pose issues for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Molasses safe in this snack?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds sweetness and some minerals but is still a sugar source, contributing to overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: molasses
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that is generally considered acceptable but is still a processed fat.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower and/or canola oil
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Is Fructose safe in this snack?
Bad
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess, particularly in processed forms.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: fructose
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Is Corn Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent but is a processed carbohydrate that may not provide nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds flavor and richness but is a saturated fat source, raising concerns about heart health when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: butter
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Is Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk is used here as base. Milk contributes creaminess and flavor but may pose issues for lactose-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk
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Is Brown Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Brown Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar syrup is a concentrated sugar source that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar syrup
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soy lecithin
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Is Glyceryl Lacto Esters Of Fatty Acids safe in this snack?
Bad
Glyceryl Lacto Esters Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. This synthetic emulsifier is used to improve texture but raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: glyceryl lacto esters of fatty acids
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Is Honey safe in this snack?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and may offer some benefits compared to refined sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honey
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a necessary mineral, but excessive intake can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Baking Soda safe in this snack?
Medium
Baking Soda is used here as leavening agent. Baking soda is used as a leavening agent but is a processed ingredient that does not provide nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: baking soda
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Is Calcium Carbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Calcium Carbonate is used here as fortification. Calcium carbonate is often added for fortification but is a synthetic compound that may not be well absorbed by the body.
Role in formula: fortification
Original: calcium carbonate
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess, particularly in processed forms.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Trisodium Phosphate safe in this snack?
Bad
Trisodium Phosphate is used here as processing aid. Trisodium phosphate is a synthetic additive used in processing that raises concerns about its safety and necessity.
Role in formula: processing aid
Original: trisodium phosphate
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
High Fructose Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener linked to various health issues, including obesity.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: high fructose corn syrup
Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup
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: 3477452
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Allergens detected: almond , milk , wheat
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