Is Original Safe? Ingredient Analysis
XX Club Social
This page reviews Original by XX Club Social as a snack. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Inverted Sugar Syrup.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The ingredient composition includes fortified wheat flour and various leavening agents. However, the presence of sugar syrup and sodium bicarbonate raises concerns about processing and additives.
Main concern
Sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that adds unnecessary sugars, raising concerns about overall health impact.
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.
- Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, improving texture and stability without significant safety concerns.
Concerns
- Sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that adds unnecessary sugars, raising concerns about overall health impact.
- Sodium bicarbonate and ammonium bicarbonate are leavening agents that indicate a processed nature, which may detract from quality.
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 Fortified Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Fortified Wheat Flour is used here as base. Fortified wheat flour is the primary ingredient, providing essential nutrients like iron and folic acid, but its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Harina de trigo fortificada (hierro, niacina, zinc, tiamina, riboflavina, ácido fólico)
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is used for moisture and texture, but its refined nature may raise concerns about quality and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: aceite vegetal
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Is Inverted Sugar Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Inverted Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Inverted sugar syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sugars, which can contribute to health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: jarabe de azúcar invertido
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Is Ammonium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Ammonium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Ammonium bicarbonate is a leavening agent that helps with texture but indicates a processed nature, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: bicarbonato de amonio
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Is Monocalcium Phosphate safe in this snack?
Medium
Monocalcium Phosphate is used here as leavening agent. Monocalcium phosphate is used as a leavening agent, contributing to the product's rise but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: fosfato monocálcico
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate serves as a leavening agent, indicating processing and raising some concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: bicarbonato de sodio
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a common ingredient that enhances flavor and is generally safe in moderation, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: sal
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients, with minimal safety concerns, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: lecitina de soya
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: 4091360
More from this brand: XX Club Social products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: soy
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