Is Polvorones Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Marinela
Polvorones is a snack from Marinela. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Natural And Artificial Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes wheat flour and added sugars, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Sodium stearoyl lactylate and artificial flavoring indicate a degree of processing that affects quality.
Main concern
Includes added sugars, which contribute to a higher processed ingredient profile.
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 natural extracts like green tea and rosemary, which may offer some flavor and potential benefits.
- Uses iodized salt, which is beneficial for preventing iodine deficiency.
Concerns
- Includes added sugars, which contribute to a higher processed ingredient profile.
- Sodium stearoyl lactylate is a synthetic emulsifier that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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. However, it is a refined grain, which raises concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: HARINA DE TRIGO
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the overall calorie content and raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AZUCARES AÑADIDOS (AZÚCAR)
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Is Vegetable Fat And Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Fat And Oil is used here as base. Vegetable fats and oils are used for texture and moisture but can be highly processed, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: GRASA Y ACEITE VEGETAL
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is included to prevent iodine deficiency, which is beneficial for health.
Role in formula: base
Original: SAL YODADA
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: LECITINA DE SOYA
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Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium stearoyl lactylate is a synthetic emulsifier that raises concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: ESTEAROIL LACTILATO DE SODIO
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavoring safe in this snack?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavoring is used here as flavor. The presence of both natural and artificial flavoring indicates a reliance on additives to enhance taste, which can be problematic.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SABORIZANTE NATURAL Y ARTIFICIAL
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavoring
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is used as a leavening agent, helping the product rise but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: BICARBONATO DE SODIO
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ÁCIDO CITRICO
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Is Green Tea Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Green Tea Extract is used here as natural_extract. Green tea extract is included for flavor and potential antioxidant properties, contributing positively to the ingredient profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: EXTRACTO DE TÉ VERDE
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Is Rosemary Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Rosemary Extract is used here as natural_extract. Rosemary extract is used for flavor and may have antioxidant properties, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: EXTRACTO DE ROMERO
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: 4063606
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Allergens detected: gluten , soy
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