Is Peanut Flavor Tatranky Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Opavia
This page reviews Peanut Flavor Tatranky by Opavia as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm oil and sugar, alongside dairy derivatives such as whey and lactose. These raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential allergens.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm oil and sugar, alongside dairy derivatives such as whey and lactose. These raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential allergens.
Main concern
Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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 germ, which adds some nutritional value and fiber.
- Includes cocoa powder, providing a chocolate flavor and some antioxidants.
Concerns
- Palm oil is present, raising concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Contains lactose and whey, which may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient, providing structure and texture to the snack. However, it is a refined grain, which may have lower nutritional value compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pšeničná mouka
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Is Vegetable Fats And Oils safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Fats And Oils is used here as base. This mixture includes palm, canola, coconut, and palm kernel oils, which are often highly processed and raise health concerns due to saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: rostlinné tuky a olej (palmový, řepkový, kokosový, palmojádrový v různém poměru)
Read the full ingredient profile for Vegetable Fats And Oils
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness but contributes to high caloric content without nutritional benefits, raising concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukr
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Is Dark Coating safe in this snack?
Medium
Dark Coating is used here as flavor. The dark coating contains sugar and palm kernel oil, which adds flavor but also includes processed ingredients that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tmavá poleva 7,2 % [cukr, rostlinný tuk (palmojádrový), kakaový prášek se sníženým obsahem tuku, emulgátory (sójový lecitin, e 476), aroma]
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Is Wheat Germ safe in this snack?
Good
Wheat Germ is used here as base. Wheat germ is a nutrient-rich part of the wheat kernel, providing vitamins and minerals, which can enhance the overall nutritional profile of the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: pšeničné klíčky
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Is Dried Whey safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Whey is used here as base. Dried whey is a dairy byproduct that adds protein but may cause issues for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: sušená syrovátka (z mléka)
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Is Soy Flour safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Flour is used here as base. Soy flour adds protein and can improve texture, but it may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: sójová mouka
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Is Dried Skimmed Milk safe in this snack?
Medium
Dried Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Dried skimmed milk contributes to protein content but may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: sušené odstředěné mléko
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Is Lactose safe in this snack?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar found in milk, contributing to sweetness but can be problematic for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: laktóza (z mléka)
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Is Cocoa Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Cocoa Powder is used here as flavor. Cocoa powder adds flavor and some antioxidants, enhancing the overall taste profile of the snack.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kakaový prášek se sníženým obsahem tuku
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Is Flavoring safe in this snack?
Medium
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is used to enhance taste but may include artificial components, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma (arašídové)
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, but excessive consumption can lead to health issues, so moderation is key.
Role in formula: base
Original: jedlá sůl
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Is Raising Agents safe in this snack?
Medium
Raising Agents is used here as stabilizer. Raising agents help the product rise during baking but may include synthetic components that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: kypřicí látky (e 504, e 503, e 500)
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Is Emulsifier safe in this snack?
Medium
Emulsifier is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used to stabilize the mixture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgátor (sójový lecitin)
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: 4192193
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , wheat
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