Is Peeled Fried Sunflower Seeds Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Plaza Del Sol
This page reviews Peeled Fried Sunflower Seeds by Plaza Del Sol as a snack. Its current score is 84/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
The composition includes peeled fried sunflower seeds, salt, and sunflower oil. The presence of salt and oil raises moderate concerns about sodium and fat content.
84 / 100
Why score is 84
The composition includes peeled fried sunflower seeds, salt, and sunflower oil. The presence of salt and oil raises moderate concerns about sodium and fat content.
Main concern
Salt content at 2% may contribute to higher sodium intake, raising health concerns.
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
- Peeled sunflower seeds provide a source of healthy fats and are minimally processed.
- Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil, offering a neutral flavor and high smoke point.
Concerns
- Salt content at 2% may contribute to higher sodium intake, raising health concerns.
- Fried preparation can introduce additional fats, which may affect overall health 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 Sunflower Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Sunflower Seeds is used here as base. Sunflower seeds are a nutritious base ingredient, providing healthy fats and protein. Their natural state supports quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Graines de tournesol
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about sodium intake, especially in processed snacks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel 2%
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common frying oil that adds flavor but is high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can be problematic in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de tournesol
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: 4171414
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Allergens detected: peanut , tree_nut
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