Is Party Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Look-O-Look
This page reviews Party Mix by Look-O-Look 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: Gelatin, Colorants, Antioxidant.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives like BHT and gelatin, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of multiple colorants and sweeteners further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant that raises safety concerns due to its potential health risks.
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 fruit juice concentrate, which adds natural flavor and some fruit-derived components.
- Includes stabilizers like glycerol, which help maintain texture and prevent separation.
Concerns
- BHT is a synthetic antioxidant that raises safety concerns due to its potential health risks.
- Gelatin is animal-derived, which may not be suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
- Multiple artificial colorants such as carmine and curcumin indicate a highly processed composition.
- Glucose-fructose syrup and dextrin are processed sweeteners that may raise quality concerns.
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 Dextrose safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for sweetness and energy. While it provides quick energy, its high processing raises concerns about quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstrose
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high caloric content and raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Fruit Juice Concentrate safe in this snack?
Good
Fruit Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Fruit juice concentrate adds natural flavor and some vitamins, though it is still processed and may contain added sugars.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fruktjuice av konsentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Fruit Juice Concentrate
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that provides sweetness and texture but raises concerns about high sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This syrup is a blend of glucose and fructose, often used for sweetness and texture, but raises concerns about high sugar levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukose-fruktose-sirup
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Is Gum Base safe in this snack?
Medium
Gum Base is used here as base. Gum base is a mixture of natural and synthetic materials used to provide chewiness. Its processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: gummibase
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer derived from citrus fruits, contributing to acidity and flavor balance.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: sitronsyre
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Is Malic Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is a natural acid found in fruits, used to enhance flavor and provide tartness, indicating a natural component.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: eplesyre
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as oil_fat. Coconut oil is a plant-derived fat that adds texture and flavor but is high in saturated fats, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: kokosolje
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture and bulk, but its high processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodekstrin
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Is Gelatin safe in this snack?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin is derived from animal sources and is used for texture. Its presence raises concerns for vegetarians and vegans.
Role in formula: base
Original: gelatin
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Is Stabilizers safe in this snack?
Medium
Stabilizers is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like sorbitol syrup and glycerol help maintain product consistency but indicate a processed composition.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisatorer
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Is Anti Caking Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Anti Caking Agent is used here as anti-caking_agent. Magnesium salts of fatty acids prevent clumping, but their synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: anti-caking_agent
Original: antiklumpemiddel
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Is Aromas safe in this snack?
Medium
Aromas is used here as flavor. Aromas are flavoring agents that enhance taste but can be synthetic, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer
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Is Starch safe in this snack?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used for texture and thickening but is often processed, which raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: stivelse
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Is Thickening Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Thickening Agent is used here as thickener. Arabic gum is a natural thickener that helps improve texture, though it is still processed.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel
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Is Cocoa Butter safe in this snack?
Medium
Cocoa Butter is used here as oil_fat. Cocoa butter adds richness and flavor but is a processed fat, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: kakaosmer
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Is Concentrates safe in this snack?
Medium
Concentrates is used here as colorant. Concentrates from beet and elderberry are used for color but indicate processing and potential artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: konsentrater
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Is Coconut Fat safe in this snack?
Medium
Coconut Fat is used here as oil_fat. Coconut fat is a plant-derived fat that adds texture but is high in saturated fats, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: oil_fat
Original: kokosfett
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Is Surface Treatment Agent safe in this snack?
Medium
Surface Treatment Agent is used here as other. Shellac and carnauba wax are used for coating, providing shine but indicating a processed nature.
Role in formula: other
Original: overflatebehandlingsmiddel
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Is Colorants safe in this snack?
Bad
Colorants is used here as colorant. Colorants like carmine and beta-carotene are synthetic or processed, raising quality concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoffer
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Is Emulsifier safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to blend ingredients but is often processed, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator
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Is Dextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Dextrin is used here as thickener. Dextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture, raising concerns about its quality and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: dextrin
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Is Acid Regulator safe in this snack?
Medium
Acid Regulator is used here as acidulant. Sodium bicarbonate is used to regulate acidity but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel
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Is Antioxidant safe in this snack?
Bad
Antioxidant is used here as antioxidant. BHT is a synthetic antioxidant used to prolong shelf life but raises significant health concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant
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: 4209786
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