Is Paçoca Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Arcor
Arcor's Paçoca is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes peanuts, sugar, and cassava starch, with concerns raised by the presence of sugar and potential allergens. This indicates a processed snack with mixed quality ingredients.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes peanuts, sugar, and cassava starch, with concerns raised by the presence of sugar and potential allergens. This indicates a processed snack with mixed quality ingredients.
Main concern
Sugar is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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
- Peanuts provide a source of healthy fats and protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Cassava starch serves as a thickening agent, enhancing texture without raising significant safety concerns.
Concerns
- Sugar is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- The product may contain allergens such as milk and gluten, which could pose risks for sensitive individuals.
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 Peanut safe in this snack?
Good
Peanut is used here as base. Peanuts are a natural source of protein and healthy fats, contributing positively to the snack's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: AMENDOIM
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but is a processed ingredient that can lead to health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AÇÚCAR
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in this snack, and when used in moderation, it does not raise significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SAL
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Is Cassava Starch safe in this snack?
Good
Cassava Starch is used here as thickener. Cassava starch is a natural thickening agent that improves texture without introducing significant safety issues.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: FÉCULA DE MANDIOCA
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: 4110011
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , soy
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