Is Potato Sticks Original Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kims
This page reviews Potato Sticks Original by Kims as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Glutamate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium glutamate as a flavor enhancer and maltodextrin, which raises concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of milk derivatives also indicates potential allergen risks.
Main concern
Sodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that may raise quality 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
- Contains potato as the main ingredient, providing a natural base.
- Includes spices like paprika and onion, adding flavor without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Sodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that may raise quality concerns.
- Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that can indicate lower 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
- 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 Potato safe in this snack?
Good
Potato is used here as base. Potato serves as the primary ingredient, providing a natural and recognizable base for the snack.
Role in formula: base
Original: Poteter
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for frying, which is a common practice but raises concerns about the quality of the oil used.
Role in formula: base
Original: solsikkeolje
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in snacks, contributing to taste without health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate derived from potato and corn, often used as a thickener, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodekstrin (potet, mais)
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Is Cheese Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Cheese Powder is used here as flavor. Cheese powder adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may contain additives, affecting overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ostepulver (melk)
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Is Whey Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as flavor. Whey powder is derived from milk and adds flavor, but its processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mysepulver (melk)
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Is Milk Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as flavor. Milk powder contributes to flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: melkepulver
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this snack?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement, but its processing can raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gjærekstrakt
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Is Sodium Glutamate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Glutamate is used here as flavor enhancer. Sodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that can raise concerns about artificial additives in food.
Role in formula: flavor enhancer
Original: smaksforsterker (natriumglutamat)
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Is Onion safe in this snack?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds natural flavor and is a common ingredient in snacks, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: løk
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Is Paprika safe in this snack?
Good
Paprika is used here as flavor. Paprika is a natural spice that enhances flavor and color, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: paprika
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this snack?
Good
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for coloring and flavoring, providing a natural alternative to synthetic colorants.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: krydderekstrakt (paprika)
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Is Smoked Aroma safe in this snack?
Medium
Smoked Aroma is used here as flavor. Smoked aroma adds flavor but may be derived from artificial sources, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: røykaroma
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Is Milk Protein safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as flavor. Milk protein contributes to flavor and texture but is a processed dairy ingredient, which may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: melkeproteir
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: 3242570
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Allergens detected: milk
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