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Is Oreo Original Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Nabisco

Nabisco's Oreo Original is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Palm Oil, Artificial Flavor Vanilla.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes fortified wheat flour and sugar, but also contains palm oil and artificial flavoring. These ingredients raise concerns about processing and quality.

Main concern

Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient that raises environmental and health concerns due to its production methods.

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

  • Fortified wheat flour provides essential nutrients like iron and folic acid, contributing positively to the overall composition.
  • The use of leavening agents like sodium bicarbonate helps achieve the desired texture in the cookies.

Concerns

  • Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient that raises environmental and health concerns due to its production methods.
  • Artificial flavoring, specifically vanillin, indicates the presence of synthetic additives, which can detract from the product's quality.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 4093726

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Frequently asked questions

Nabisco — Oreo Original has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: fortified wheat flour, cocoa powder, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes fortified wheat flour and sugar, but also contains palm oil and artificial flavoring. These ingredients raise concerns about processing and quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Nabisco — Oreo Original has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Nabisco products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Palm oil is a highly processed ingredient that raises environmental and health concerns due to its production methods.; Artificial flavoring, specifically vanillin, indicates the presence of synthetic additives, which can detract from the product's quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Nabisco — Oreo Original a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Nabisco — Oreo Original has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Fortified wheat flour provides essential nutrients like iron and folic acid, contributing positively to the overall composition.; The use of leavening agents like sodium bicarbonate helps achieve the desired texture in the cookies.. See the Pros section above.

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