Is Protein Granola Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Jordans
Protein Granola is one of the snack products analyzed by Zerotox for Jordans. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes whole grain cereals and pea protein, but also contains sugars and vegetable oil, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. This raises some concerns about overall healthiness.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes whole grain cereals and pea protein, but also contains sugars and vegetable oil, indicating a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. This raises some concerns about overall healthiness.
Main concern
The presence of sugars, including cane sugar and brown rice syrup, raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
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
- Whole grain cereals like oat flakes provide fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the rating.
- Pea protein crisps and concentrate offer a plant-based protein source, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Concerns
- The presence of sugars, including cane sugar and brown rice syrup, raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Vegetable oil is a processed ingredient that may introduce quality concerns due to its refined nature.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this snack.
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Is Whole Grain Cereals safe in this snack?
Good
Whole Grain Cereals is used here as base. Whole grain cereals, including oat flakes and oat bran, serve as the primary ingredient, providing fiber and essential nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whole grain cereals (oat flakes, rice flour, oat flour, oat bran)
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cane sugar
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Is Brown Rice Syrup safe in this snack?
Medium
Brown Rice Syrup is used here as sweetener. Brown rice syrup is a sweetener derived from brown rice, contributing to the sugar content and raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown rice syrup
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Is Pea Protein Crisps safe in this snack?
Good
Pea Protein Crisps is used here as base. Pea protein crisps provide a plant-based protein source, enhancing the product's protein content and nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: pea protein crisps (pea protein, rice flour)
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this snack?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is a processed ingredient that may introduce quality concerns due to its refined nature and potential trans fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil
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Is Roasted Almonds safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Almonds is used here as base. Roasted almonds add healthy fats, protein, and crunch, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: roasted almonds
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Is Roasted Hazelnuts safe in this snack?
Good
Roasted Hazelnuts is used here as base. Roasted hazelnuts provide healthy fats and flavor, enhancing the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: roasted hazelnuts
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Is Desiccated Coconut safe in this snack?
Medium
Desiccated Coconut is used here as base. Desiccated coconut adds flavor and texture but is high in saturated fat, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: desiccated coconut
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Is Natural Flavours safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavours is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavours
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: 3418781
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Allergens detected: almond , hazelnut
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