Is Ourbon Bourbon Twists With A Chocolate Orange Flav Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's's Ourbon Bourbon Twists With A Chocolate Orange Flav 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, Glucose Syrup, Palm Fat.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients like sugar and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of palm oil and glucose syrup indicates a highly processed composition.
Main concern
Includes palm oil, which raises sustainability and health concerns due to its processing.
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 wheat flour, providing structure and texture to the product.
- Uses cocoa powder, which adds flavor and is derived from cocoa beans.
Concerns
- Includes palm oil, which raises sustainability and health concerns due to its processing.
- Contains glucose syrup, a highly processed sweetener that may contribute to health issues.
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 snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour provides the main structure and texture in this snack, contributing to its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Folic Acid, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but is a refined ingredient that raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises sustainability concerns and is linked to health issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm Oil
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Is Icing Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Icing Sugar is used here as sweetener. Icing sugar is a finely powdered sugar used for sweetness and decoration, but it is also highly processed.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Icing Sugar
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Is Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor and is derived from cocoa beans, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder
Read the full ingredient profile for Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as base. Wheat starch is used as a thickening agent, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Starch
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Is Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that is processed and can contribute to health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can lead to health issues and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose Syrup
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Is Palm Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a processed fat that raises health and sustainability concerns due to its production methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm Fat
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Is Palm Kernel Fat safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Kernel Fat is used here as base. Palm kernel fat is another processed fat that raises similar concerns as palm oil regarding health and sustainability.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm Kernel Fat
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Is Ammonium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Medium
Ammonium Carbonates is used here as raising agent. Ammonium carbonates are used as a raising agent but are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: Raising Agents: Ammonium Carbonates
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Is Sodium Carbonates safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Carbonates is used here as raising agent. Sodium carbonates serve as a raising agent but are synthetic, which may affect the overall quality.
Role in formula: raising agent
Original: Sodium Carbonates
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Is Sea Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sea Salt
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Is Flavouring safe in this snack?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is often synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavouring
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: 3963813
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Allergens detected: wheat
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